Jeanne Shaheen actually said...

Even Greece's Prime Minister--elected in January with a mandate to reject further austerity--agreed that it was preferable to the immediate ...

But as you point out, there are also political consequences.

I agree with you. I think an EU that is unified, that is at peace, that is economically strong, is very important for the United States.

Well, as you point out, that speaks to the challenges in terms of trying to negotiate the recent bailout agreement.