Egypt's Ambassador to the United States

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As both Bush and Kerry try to position themselves as the man best able to fight the war on terror, many in the Middle East are wondering whether they will be considered allies or enemies in that war.

For many years, the U.S. and Egypt have been close friends, but the war in Iraq and the deteriorating conditions in the Middle East are straining relations between Cairo and Washington. Some say the recent bombings in Taba were payback against an Egyptian government seen as too friendly to the U.S. Others fault Egypt for allowing Islamic extremism to grow.

Guests:

Nabil Fahmi, Egyptian Ambassador to the United States