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DAVID RIVERA: “I cannot overstate the gravity of this situation, which seriously calls into question the Government of Egypt's…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
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.
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DAVID RIVERA
Florida

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Highlighting concerns over Egypt's commitment to democracy amid NGO raids.

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