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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congress.govWe need to stop presenting ourselves with the choice that Mubarak gave us and understand that there are people in the middle.
Ackerman advocates for recognizing diverse political forces in Egypt beyond Mubarak's options.
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I have always found that Members of Congress don't get enough credit for being as thoughtful as most of us have been.
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