Washington, D.C.– U.S. Representative Charles W. Boustany, Jr., (R-Southwest Louisiana), today issued the following statement in reaction to the change in leadership in Egypt:

“Today, Egypt’s president Hosni Mubarak relinquished power in Egypt after weeks of protest by the Egyptian people,” Boustany said. “I hope this historic moment results in a peaceful transition of power as the nation moves toward an open, democratic government.  Stability in Egypt and the broader Middle East is essential to U.S. national security.”

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