Washington Calls Situation in Egypt ‘Deplorable’

The World

US Secretary of State John Kerry has called the situation in Egypt “deplorable” and appealed for calm.

“The United States strongly condemns today’s bloodshed and violence across Egypt,” he said.

Host Marco Werman talks with former US Ambassador to Egypt, Frank Wisner, about his view of the events, and how the United States should respond.

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