Jim Risch actually said...

"I think we are all wanting to reach the same objective here and that is to message that we are going to continue to act out of strength and not out of weakness."

"I believe such an action without a suitable replacement, which is the real problem, would make Americans less safe."

"I intend to move forward at a business committee meeting to do exactly that."

"Our security partnerships are essential to protecting our vital national interests."