DAVID RIVERA: “I would strongly urge the Committee to maintain the focus on the purpose of my legislation to ensure that the spirit and…”

I cannot overstate the gravity of this situation, which seriously calls into question the Government of Egypt's commitment to the principles of democratic governance.

It is wholly justified, and hopefully more people throughout the United States and throughout the world will be listening.

I am deeply concerned about the economic consequences that this long and drawn-out process has on businesses in my District in Rhode Island.

I think there is a very dangerous slippery slope that we get into if Presidents start talking about redefining democracy.