Egyptian Ambassador: Crackdown 'Wasn't to Use Massive Force'

Name: Egyptian Ambassador: Crackdown 'Wasn't to Use Massive Force'
Uploaded: 2013-08-20T00:05:28Z
Duration: P526S
Description: Mohamed Tawfik, Egypt's ambassador to the U.S., says he believes "one Egyptian dead is too many," but that it is up to the Muslim Brotherhood not to use weapons. In an exclusive interview, Tawfik joins Judy Woodruff to discuss events of the past week and the future of $1.3 billion in annual aid the U.S. provides to Egypt.

Clip: 08/19/2013 | 8m 46s

Mohamed Tawfik, Egypt's ambassador to the U.S., says he believes "one Egyptian dead is too many," but that it is up to the Muslim Brotherhood not to use weapons. In an exclusive interview, Tawfik joins Judy Woodruff to discuss events of the past week and the future of $1.3 billion in annual aid the U.S. provides to Egypt.

Aired: 08/19/13

Rating: NR

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