Dr. Rand Paul Puts Senate on Record on Arms Sale to Egypt

“The United States cannot proudly affirm human rights to be at the center of our foreign policy, while it arms a regime at war with its own people,” said Dr. Paul. “That is why I forced the Senate to vote on a resolution that would cancel the latest military sale to Egypt’s criminal masters. Partially taking away some military aid while offering new sales is weakness in the face of repression. Mere slaps on the wrist cannot hide the inescapable fact that the United States has handsomely rewarded Egypt as it degenerated into one of the most autocratic places on the globe. America should in no uncertain terms demonstrate that we will no longer strengthen a strongman.”