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Gerry Connolly: “It is hard to read that statement and to conclude, nonetheless, we are allied powers, that we are partners in the peace…”

On the recordJune 11, 2013
It is hard to read that statement and to conclude, nonetheless, we are allied powers, that we are partners in the peace process in the Middle East, that we share common values or some basis for common values about democracy and civil society.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Connolly critiques U.S. actions in Egypt, questioning the partnership in promoting democracy.

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