On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
I think this whole thing is a bunch of political overhyped hokum. There is no merit to this case whatsoever.
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congress.govI think this whole thing is a bunch of political overhyped hokum. There is no merit to this case whatsoever.
Ackerman criticizes the political nature of the charges brought against individuals in Egypt.
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