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Purveyor

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Fri Feb 17, 2012, 12:55 PM Feb 2012

Key Us Republican Seeks 'Punitive Action' On Egypt

(AFP) – 22 hours ago

WASHINGTON — A top Republican lawmaker called for "punitive action" Thursday against Egyptian officials for the crackdown on US democracy advocates.

Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, singled out Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation Fayza Abul Naga.

"The Egyptian government's actions cannot be taken lightly and warrant punitive actions against certain Egyptian officials, and reconsideration of US assistance to Egypt," Ros-Lehtinen told a House hearing.

"While the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces bears ultimate responsibility for this strain in relations, the minister of international cooperation should not be exempt from punitive actions."

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Key Us Republican Seeks 'Punitive Action' On Egypt (Original Post) Purveyor Feb 2012 OP
I seek punitive action against Republicans... rfranklin Feb 2012 #1
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