Jim Risch actually said...

"If democracy is, indeed, a priority for this Administration, it must view these coups as a trend that imperils the future of democracy in Africa and worldwide."

"Give us some hope here."

"It is difficult and, look, there is all kinds of problems on the continent, and they seem like they keep getting worse."

"I understand that the United States has a long-held policy of encouraging countries to resolve their maritime delimitation disputes peacefully through dialogue and in accordance with international law..."