Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Elections in Egypt

I congratulate the people of Egypt on conducting the first phase of parliamentary elections. As Egyptians continue to tally the votes over the months ahead, in the extended election process, the clear winner is the country’s Democracy.

I intend to look for opportunities for Congress to engage with Egypt’s democratically elected parliament and offer support to Egyptian counterparts who would advance and protect democratic choice and human rights and will govern as representatives of the electorate.