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On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
The Egyptian military and Mubarak holdovers are trying to silence those who are working for democracy and human rights.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy discusses the challenges to democracy in Egypt post-Arab Spring.

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