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James Clapper: I think under any circumstance--I cannot foresee a circumstance with any civilian government that emerges after the…

On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
I think under any circumstance--I cannot foresee a circumstance with any civilian government that emerges after the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces transitions or hands off in June that there will not at least be a review of the treaty.
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James Clapper
District of Columbia

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Clapper discusses the potential review of the Israel-Egypt peace treaty by future governments.

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