Kerry introduces the bill to help Egypt and Tunisa - and he has Mccain and Leiberman backing him

Senator John Kerry will file legislation to funnel U.S. aid to Egyptian and Tunisian entrepreneurs to boost their economies and nurture democracy – but do so without stirring antagonism toward the United States.

In the wake of massive protests that unseated the governments of both countries, the legislation will create two funds that will be “an investment in the future of the Arab world and in the future of America’s national security,” the Massachusetts Democrat said.

“They will tell people across the Arab world that the United States is willing to help them build strong economies and strong democracies," Kerry said.

Kerry has previously called for such aid, but the announcement alongside Senator John McCain of Arizona, a Republican, and Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, an Independent, filled in some details.