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Talk Like an Egyptian

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Wednesday, March 16, 2005

In the last month some encouraging signs of legitimate democracy have developed in the Middle East. Nabil Fahmy, Egyptian Ambassador to the United States, discusses the upcoming multi party elections in his own country, elections in Saudi Arabia and the popular movements in Lebanon.

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» Egyptian Embassy

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» Christian Science Monitor

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» Grant's Interest Rate Observer

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-on life and politics in his district
» David Yassky

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