State Waives Restrictions on Military Provisions to Egypt
Secretary of State John Kerry waived U.S. obligations under the Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, Section 7041(a)(1)(B), regarding the financing of military items and materials to the government of Egypt. The section reads as follows, according to the office of Senator Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.:
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Prior to the obligation of funds appropriated by this Act under the heading Foreign Military Financing Program', the Secretary of State shall certify to the Committees on Appropriations that the Government of Egypt is supporting the transition to civilian government including holding free and fair elections; implementing policies to protect freedom of expression, association, and religion, and due process of law.
(Federal Register 11/27/13)