09/29/2009
https://www.congress.gov...
"Promoting economic recovery is not enough. International assistance needs to also address Egypt's socioeconomic divisions, expand its political space, and promote transparency, legitimacy, and account..."
"Senator Kerry and, you, Senator Lugar have introduced legislation to authorize an enterprise fund for Egypt to spur private sector growth."
"there is clearly a serious short-term economic problem. You said in your opening statement that Egypt must create 750,000 jobs a year just to keep up with the population growth."
"I think the entire mentality here in Washington, DC, was Europe and the Middle East."