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Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi participated in this Saturday’s Orthodox Christmas Mass:

“Many of us in the Congress were pleased to see Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi join Coptic Pope Tawadros II in participating in Saturday’s Orthodox Christmas Mass at the recently opened Nativity of Christ Cathedral in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital east of Cairo.

“President el-Sisi’s words of tolerance and hope are appreciated by those who respect peace for all who live in Egypt and all who favor religious freedom there and across the globe.  However, while he spoke words of tolerance, there are greater actions that he and the Egyptian government can take to protect the rights of Egyptian Christians seeking merely to raise their families, pursue their work, respect their leaders, and love their ancient nation. 

“For this reason, I introduced H.Res. 673 to urge continued progress in religious tolerance in this important country. There are many constructive steps that will enhance tolerance, provide better security for Christians, and improve education and opportunities for all Egyptians. My colleagues and I offer this resolution because of our long friendship and partnership with Egypt. We are partners in regional peace efforts, regional economic growth, and in our mutual desire to defeat militant terrorist groups and nations — and those who finance them.”