Tom Malinowski actually said...

The one place in the region where Egypt has exercised independent influence is Libya, where it has made matters worse.

Despite all this, it is often said that President Sisi is the counter-terrorism partner we need.

Let's provide assistance tailored to support the Egyptian military's efforts to protect its borders and its people from terrorists.

We should see Egypt more clearly for what it has become: a country that sucks up aid from the United States and the Gulf countries.