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Leon Panetta: “Our strategic relationship with Egypt is one of the most important in the region.”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
Our strategic relationship with Egypt is one of the most important in the region.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta emphasizes the significance of U.S. military assistance to Egypt for regional stability.

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