Top Republican finally comments, weakly, on Egypt

[Enrique]

http://foreignaffairs.house.gov/press_display.asp?id=1701

Friday, January 28, 2011
Ros-Lehtinen Comments on Developments in Egypt

(WASHINGTON) – U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, commented today on the situation in Egypt. Statement by Ros-Lehtinen:

"For far too long the democratic hopes of the Egyptian people have been suppressed. Their cries for freedom can no longer be silenced.

"I am deeply concerned about the Egyptian government's heavy-handed response seeking to silence the Egyptian people. It is imperative that all parties involved avoid violence.

"I am further concerned that certain extremist elements inside Egypt will manipulate the current situation for nefarious ends.

"The U.S. and other responsible nations must work together to support the pursuit of freedom, democracy, and human rights in Egypt and throughout the world."

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[DCKit]

1. "...extremist elements inside Egypt will manipulate the current situation for nefarious ends."

Oh, the irony.

[Gman]

2. +1