Government told the Court that "substantial embarrassment could result in the diplomatic community" if the Court were to find that Mr. Khouzam would likely be tortured despite assurances from high level Egyptian officials. Since when have we based our toreign and domestic policy on concerns about being embarrassed? We know the Egyptian government tortures people. What does the U.S. Government want from Egypt in exchange for deporting a Coptic Christian who is reportedly innocent of any charges against him? Madam Speaker. it Mr. Khouzam is sent back to Egypt. this Administration will bear ultimale responsibility for anything that happens to him.
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