Gerry Connolly actually said...

"the only viable electoral alternative was the Muslim Brotherhood. They were the only ones who had organized."

"I am quite troubled by the direction of the country when it comes to civil society and human rights."

"American patience is not unlimited, and the Egyptian leverage on the relationship is also not unlimited."

"I believe that those actions are almost designed to play into the hands of the very people you and I want to prevent from coming to power."