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Gerry Connolly: “I am concerned that to them it seems like a second tier issue that will fade in our attention.”

On the recordMay 8, 2012
I am concerned that to them it seems like a second tier issue that will fade in our attention.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Connolly expresses concern over Egypt's perception of U.S. priorities.

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