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Patrick Leahy: “I am afraid they are following some of the same steps that created problems in the past: use force to silence critics; a…”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
I am afraid they are following some of the same steps that created problems in the past: use force to silence critics; a lot of corruption; centrally manipulate political and economic systems that do not help the Egyptian people.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy expresses concern over Egypt's government actions impacting democracy and human rights.

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