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John Kerry: The revolutions that began in Tunis and in Cairo are not about us, they are about the brave, proud, and determined…

On the recordMarch 16, 2011
The revolutions that began in Tunis and in Cairo are not about us, they are about the brave, proud, and determined people of Arab societies intent upon better governance and more economic opportunities.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Kerry emphasizes that Middle Eastern revolutions are driven by local desires for governance and opportunity.

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