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Hillary Clinton: Freedom of expression is a critical component of any democratic state, and we have made clear that attempts to silence…

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
Freedom of expression is a critical component of any democratic state, and we have made clear that attempts to silence political opposition in Egypt are unacceptable.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

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Emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression in Egypt's democracy.

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