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Abdul El-Sayed: “It is in America’s interest to support Egyptian protesters’ efforts to achieve the ability to speak their mind and have…”

On the recordOctober 22, 2026
It is in America’s interest to support Egyptian protesters’ efforts to achieve the ability to speak their mind and have a say in how they are governed.
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Abdul El-Sayed
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Discussing U.S. support for Egyptian protesters in 2011.

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