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On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
The United States would be shortsighted to overlook the return on investment we get from the Egyptian military.
Said by
Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Wicker highlights the strategic benefits of U.S. support for Egypt.

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