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Massie on Military Action in Egypt

United States Congress

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie wants to block unauthorized US military action in Egypt. The Lewis County Republican says unilateral intervention in foreign wars should not be allowed without Congressional approval…

"Egypt’s been led by five different men in the past two and half years and the only one of them democratically elected. I would say this is not a stable environment, so my constituents have concerns that we don't escalate military activity in the region." - Congressman Thomas Massie

Massie is proposing an amendment to the Defense Appropriations Act that would require a Congressional vote before taxpayer funds are used for military or paramilitary purposes in Egypt.