Political Quotes

On the recordJune 19, 2012
I want the United States to stand with those brave Egyptians and we don't want the word to spread that somehow we only care about your nationality if you're an American.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Connolly emphasizes the need for U.S. support for all NGO workers in Egypt, not just Americans.

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