Clearly, the senator had planned on intimidating a suitably cowed and trembling assistant manager, rather than walking into a live press conference.
The senators plan to introduce legislation to prevent companies controlled by foreign governments from buying American port operations.
He said the senator planned to give the money to charity.
Were you and the senator planning any trips away from Rome this summer?
At least six senators are planning to retire when Congress adjourns this fall.
Another reason to wrap up a deal is that nearly two dozen senators have planned official trips in the coming three weeks.
The senator is planning to meet with his former campaign staff on a variety of topics on Monday.
The senators plan to introduce the bill before Congress recesses in August, those briefed on the proposal said.
The senator, an Arizona Republican, plans to speak of the need for more ethics and efficiency in government.
Next month two senators plan to introduce legislation to create a nationwide Amber alert network.