Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"The partnership between the Egyptian and Israeli military and foreign ministries... shows a continuing commitment towards sustaining the peace between Egypt and Israel."

"It is essential that we encourage President Morsi to send the Ambassador back to Israel to ensure a direct line for dialogue exists between the two countries."

"As I understand it, Chris Dell is your deputy on that team, who is a pretty high-ranking official in the State Department."

"While I believe the return of the Egyptian Ambassador to Israel would definitely contribute to sustaining the peace between Egypt and Israel, I don't think it is a necessity."