Jim Risch actually said...

"the important part is the political leadership of Tunisia has remained committed, committed to working through the democratic institutions that they have set up since 2011."

"If you cut the State Department, I am going to have--you better buy me more bullets."

"However, we, I think, have to continue to be clear about the disrespect for the democratic process and institutions that the current government has shown."

"I believe there is an opportunity. There is a potential change here that could be significant."