Saeed told CNN that of the nine policemen charged, six generals and one major are currently detained in Port Said for their alleged role in the violence.

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Last year, Mr. Cuomo pushed for more control over his part, while Mr. Christie requested a speaking role for the Port Authority chairman and criticized the exclusion of Donald DiFrancesco, New Jersey's governor at the time of the attacks.

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