09/20/2021
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"Our strategic goal has to be to try to influence Egyptian politics so they become more inclusive and ultimately more resilient."
"I can't tell you what the level of U.S. assistance to Egypt should be, nor is it my role to."
"I do not think it's advisable to condition U.S. aid on political milestones in Egypt for two reasons."
"In my judgment, reshaping the aid package will actually improve our relationship with Egypt in the longer term."