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Ben Cardin: “If we find that Egypt or any country in the Middle East takes positions that are contrary to their international…”

On the recordMarch 16, 2011
If we find that Egypt or any country in the Middle East takes positions that are contrary to their international commitments as it relates to the peace process and to Israel, or they take steps that are counter to our objectives in our fight against terrorists, are we prepared to cut off our financial assistance to those countries?
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin questions U.S. financial assistance to countries not adhering to international commitments.

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