Jim DeMint actually said...

What do we need to be doing to assist the people to make sure they know the world is supporting their freedom?

How big a factor are they in creating dangers in other parts of the world?

His response was essentially, if you will pardon the expression, a middle finger to the United States and to the European Union.

The government's behavior is unacceptable in this day and age, and the regime must be held accountable for its actions.