Obama highlights economy in Egypt

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Troops deploy outside Sultan Hassan in Cairo

President Obama appearance in Egypt this morning highlights some of the economic problems the country faces. Steve Chiotakis explores the issues with Mirette Mabrouk, visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution.

Egyptian troops deploy outside the Sultan Hassan mosque hours before the visit of U.S. President Barack Obama to the site in Cairo, Egypt (David Silverman/Getty Images)

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