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Elliott Abrams: If it were to become a failed state, as you said, Mr. Chairman, the impact on the whole Arab world would be…

On the recordApril 24, 2017
If it were to become a failed state, as you said, Mr. Chairman, the impact on the whole Arab world would be destabilizing.
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Elliott Abrams

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Abrams warns that Egypt's failure could destabilize the entire Arab region.

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