[yarddog]

I think you are right. I specifically remember Anwar Sadat saying he was Semitic.

I also recall that many Egyptians were angry that we had a Negro portray Sadat in a movie.

[Restorer]

I also recall that many Egyptians were angry that we had a Negro portray Sadat in a movie.

Which is really funny. Because the American Negro in question was a dead ringer for him.