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Ros-Lehtinen Disappointed at Egyptian Interim Government's Recognition of Muslim Brotherhood Political Party

Statement

Date: June 8, 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs

U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the announcement that the "Freedom and Justice Party," established by the Muslim Brotherhood, has been officially recognized by Egypt's interim government:

"Given its radical and violent ideology, it is deeply disturbing that the Muslim Brotherhood would be recognized in any way as a legitimate political entity.

"The Muslim Brotherhood is committed to violence and extremism. Neither freedom nor justice will be advanced by any political party established by the Muslim Brotherhood.

"United States policy must reflect this reality, and the Administration must not engage the Muslim Brotherhood, or allow direct or indirect U.S. assistance to benefit that organization."


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