Egypt spurns U.S. criticism on rights

Friday, August 16, 2002

CAIRO, Egypt - President Hosni Mubarak's government criticized the Bush administration Wednesday for its decision to oppose extra aid for Egypt, saying the threat won't influence Egyptian courts or make Mubarak move faster on democratic reform and respect for civil rights.

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