Gerry Connolly: “Now, if the United States is going to have credibility in the region…”

On the recordMay 19, 2015

Now, if the United States is going to have credibility in the region in encouraging others to move toward a democratic form of government, our tacit support for military overthrow of a duly elected government, albeit one we felt was on the wrong track, and guilty of some serious missteps with respect to writing a constitution protecting minority rights, and the like, nonetheless, doesn't that sort of damage our credibility in the region as we try to encourage others to move in a democratic path?

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Gerry Connolly

Democratic · Virginia

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congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Connolly questions U.S. credibility after supporting the military overthrow of Egypt's elected government.

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Gerry Connolly: “Now, if the United States is going to have credibility in the region in encouraging others to move toward a democratic…”

Editor's note · Context