05/16/2017
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"Many of Sisi's actions appear to me as steps toward an authoritative strongman-led government."
"While the United States desperately wants to see Egypt's security and economy sectors be strengthened and bolstered, we cannot ignore the suffering of people and the challenge to democracy just to foc..."
"Human rights are vital to the growth of a healthy democracy and these issues cannot be put on the back burner under the guise of focusing first on the economy or other factors."
"I urge Egyptian officials to ensure their rights, their safety, and their wellbeing are being taken care of and that their rights are not being violated."