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Obama, Barack - President
Good evening, everybody. Over the past few days, the American people have watched the situation unfolding in Egypt. We’ve seen enormous demonstrations... |
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Obama, Barack - President
And my administration has been in close contact with our Egyptian counterparts and a broad range of the Egyptian people, as well as others across the... |
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Obama, Barack - President
First, we oppose violence. And I want to commend the Egyptian military for the professionalism and patriotism that it has shown thus far in allowing... |
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Obama, Barack - President
Second, we stand for universal values, including the rights of the Egyptian people to freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, and the freedom to access... |
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Obama, Barack - President
Third, we have spoken out on behalf of the need for change. After his speech tonight, I spoke directly to President Mubarak. He recognizes that the... |
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Obama, Barack - President
Now, it is not the role of any other country to determine Egypt’s leaders. Only the Egyptian people can do that. What is clear -- and what I indicated... |
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Obama, Barack - President
Furthermore, the process must include a broad spectrum of Egyptian voices and opposition parties. It should lead to elections that are free and fair.... |
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Obama, Barack - President
Throughout this process, the United States will continue to extend the hand of partnership and friendship to Egypt. And we stand ready to provide any... |
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Obama, Barack - President
Over the last few days, the passion and the dignity that has been demonstrated by the people of Egypt has been an inspiration to people around the world,... |
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Obama, Barack - President
To the people of Egypt, particularly the young people of Egypt, I want to be clear: We hear your voices. I have an unyielding belief that you will... |
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Obama, Barack - President
There will be difficult days ahead. Many questions about Egypt’s future remain unanswered. But I am confident that the people of Egypt will find... |
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Obama, Barack - President
Thank you very much. |