John Kerry's priorities in Egypt: from 2004

""On Egypt, Kerry said that he would not tie foreign aid to greater openness and reform. "I would first want to link it to the warmth of the relationship with Israel and the effort to secure general stability in Middle East," he said. "You have to put your priorities first.""" (thanks Micah--I dont normally thank the people who send me links twice in one day, but this is delicious)