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U.S. Urges Calm, Dialogue in Egypt
2012-11-24
[An Nahar] The United States said on Friday that the assumption of sweeping powers by Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi was a matter of concern, amid a new round of protests in the country.

"The decisions and declarations announced on November 22 raise concerns for many Egyptians and for the international community," said State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland, in a statement.

"One of the aspirations of the revolution was to ensure that power would not be overly concentrated in the hands of any one person or institution," she said, referring to the uprising that toppled veteran ruler Hosni Mubarak
...The former President-for-Life of Egypt, dumped by popular demand in early 2011...
Nuland warned that Egypt's "constitutional vacuum ... can only be resolved by the adoption of a constitution that includes checks and balances, and respects fundamental freedoms, individual rights, and the rule of law consistent with Egypt's international commitments."

"We call for calm and encourage all parties to work together and call for all Egyptians to resolve their differences over these important issues peacefully and through democratic dialogue," she added.
Posted by:Fred

#2  Nothing from the White House

which is considering the idea that maybe Morsi is onto something.
Posted by: Matt   2012-11-24 12:00  

#1  Notice - "State Department". And pablum at that.

Nothing from the White House.
Posted by: Pappy   2012-11-24 11:31  

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