I would hope that we reaffirm not just in words, but are willing to reaffirm in policy and in deed that when people, especially as we focus on the Christians in Egypt, are being brutalized, that we will not stand idly by and not just express our words but stand with those in Egypt who would end that oppression.
Smith emphasizes the need for the U.S. to support oppressed Christians in Egypt.
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