WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-New York), Ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee and the Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, on Wedneday, April 1, issued the following statement on the Administration providing appropriated military assistance to Egypt:
“At a time of rising instability across the Middle East, it is critical that allies have both the ability to defend themselves and defeat extremists, and the confidence the United States will deliver on its promises.
“That is why I have been urging the Administration to move forward on delivering military assistance to Egypt that Congress had appropriated, which is important for U.S. national security and regional stability.
“I expect Egypt will continue to enforce the peace treaty with Israel, work constructively to eliminate smuggling tunnels to Gaza, and respect the rights of its citizens to speak and assemble freely.”
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