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People in Middle East Prefer New US Policies Over Leaders

Heather Murdock

   ISTANBUL - Could a new president in the United States mean fresh
   relations between Middle Eastern countries and the U.S.?

   Some locals say change may bring hope to the region, others say that
   change might not be good.

   But almost everyone VOA spoke with in recent days said that after
   decades of frustration with U.S. policy, they are rooting for new
   policies in America, not individual leaders.

   "I'm happy with whoever is better for Egypt," said Abdulrahman
   Abdelfattah, 28, a SCUBA dive guide in an Egyptian resort town several
   days after the election. "We have tried [U.S. President Donald] Trump,
   but we haven't tried [President-elect] Joe Biden yet. We will find out
   who is better."

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