Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) issued the following statement on events in Egypt:

“I have watched with admiration and respect as the people of Egypt used largely nonviolent means to call for a new government based on democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. This is an historic day for the people of Egypt. I stand ready to do my part to help Egypt emerge from the past and join the community of free nations.”

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