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Ron Johnson: “The threat of cutting off military aid [to Egypt] is about…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Senator Johnson on Andrea Mitchell Reports - MSNBC

Published | Video Starts at 01:28

So do we have any influence? Keeping fingers crossed doesn't seem like it's going to cut it anymore. No, it's … The threat of cutting off military aid [to Egypt] is about the only thing we have right now. … now, first of all, I don't think there's any reason to at this exact moment. I think potentially dangling that carrot still out there might, might provide some influence. (01:28–01:49)

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Asserts that cutting off military aid is the primary leverage the U.S. has over Egypt.

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