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Chris Murphy: “Is not there a risk at some point that if there is no consequence for a country like Egypt to continuing this crackdown…”

On the recordAugust 9, 2021
Is not there a risk at some point that if there is no consequence for a country like Egypt to continuing this crackdown on political dissent and speech that it compromises our ability to lead the world when it comes to the advancement of democracy and human rights?
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Questions the impact of U.S. aid on Egypt's human rights record.

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