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Western condemnation of Egypt's human rights record is causing President Al-Sisi to turn elsewhere for allies.

The 98 female judges, who were sworn in on Saturday, were appointed last year under a presidential decree to work in the circuits of the Egypt's State Commissioners' Authority.

>> bret: so it's very different. >> yes. >> bret: still, there are concerns from human rights groups in the u.s. about egypt's record and human rights, that there are tens of thousands of political prisoners. the human rights watch says it's not surprising president trump want to support it but congress has to step in and continue using its authority to limit u.s. support, given how serious the scale of repression and abuse is. how do you respond to the concerns about human rights and political prisoners in your country? >> i would like to say that i met with congress members and a great part ...

>> bret: so it's very different. >> yes. >> bret: still, there are concerns from human rights groups in the u.s. about egypt's record and human rights, that there are tens of thousands of political prisoners. the human rights watch says it's not surprising president trump want to support it but congress has to step in and continue using its authority to limit u.s. support, given how serious the scale of repression and abuse is. how do you respond to the concerns about human rights and political prisoners in your country? >> i would like to say that i met with congress members and a great part ...