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)
CLAIM
Asserts that cutting off military aid is the primary leverage the U.S. has over Egypt.
This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.