Political Quotes

On the recordMay 19, 2015
We propped up an unpopular repressive dictator who abused his people at the expense of his political cronies.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline highlights the consequences of U.S. foreign policy in Egypt.

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