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On the recordFebruary 8, 2011
We need to stop presenting ourselves with the choice that Mubarak gave us and understand that there are people in the middle.
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Gary Ackerman
New York

Editor's note · Context

Ackerman advocates for recognizing diverse political forces in Egypt beyond Mubarak's options.

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