Gerry Connolly actually said...

it is in our direct national security interests to develop democracies and freedom and liberty around the world.

I am appalled to hear that and shame on the State Department for not staying on top of this.

we are a better world because of what you do and just want to say at the outset thank you for your courage and for the work.

I think that is really important that the Egyptian Government understand that we are not letting up on this