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Obama’s Statement on Egypt (still sides with Morsi)
Wall Street Journal ^ | 7/3/2013 6:57 PM ET

Posted on 07/03/2013 4:57:01 PM PDT by markomalley

As I have said since the Egyptian Revolution, the United States supports a set of core principles, including opposition to violence, protection of universal human rights, and reform that meets the legitimate aspirations of the people. The United States does not support particular individuals or political parties, but we are committed to the democratic process and respect for the rule of law. Since the current unrest in Egypt began, we have called on all parties to work together to address the legitimate grievances of the Egyptian people, in accordance with the democratic process, and without recourse to violence or the use of force.

The United States is monitoring the very fluid situation in Egypt, and we believe that ultimately the future of Egypt can only be determined by the Egyptian people. Nevertheless, we are deeply concerned by the decision of the Egyptian Armed Forces to remove President Morsy and suspend the Egyptian constitution. I now call on the Egyptian military to move quickly and responsibly to return full authority back to a democratically elected civilian government as soon as possible through an inclusive and transparent process, and to avoid any arbitrary arrests of President Morsy and his supporters. Given today’s developments, I have also directed the relevant departments and agencies to review the implications under U.S. law for our assistance to the Government of Egypt.

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To: maggief

Let us hope so.


21 posted on 07/03/2013 5:58:35 PM PDT by NY Attitude (Make love not war but be prepared for either.)
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To: markomalley

I still think our genius foreign policy master, obama, should go personally to Egypt and tell the masses they are wrong and he is right.


22 posted on 07/03/2013 6:01:03 PM PDT by freeangel ( (free speech is only good until someone else doesn't like it)
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To: seeker41
He must go...he is becoming to dangerous to US.

Are you referring to Morsi, or Obama?

Obama is more dangerous to us than is Morsi.

23 posted on 07/03/2013 6:04:18 PM PDT by Jess Kitting
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To: Jess Kitting

Both, but I meant bozo barry mussie piece of something I scraped off the bottom of my shoe..;^)


24 posted on 07/03/2013 6:12:46 PM PDT by seeker41
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To: markomalley
This is one of those statements that says a lot while saying nothing. It is an anodyne statement that is meant to appeal to all sides without condemning anyone.

The major mistake was even mentioning US aid. Given today’s developments, I have also directed the relevant departments and agencies to review the implications under U.S. law for our assistance to the Government of Egypt.

It is a ham-handed approach that didn't need to be made public. It will not be well-received by any of the parties.

25 posted on 07/03/2013 6:13:42 PM PDT by kabar
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To: kabar

Anyone remember this?

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2664849/posts


26 posted on 07/03/2013 6:19:44 PM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (The reason we own guns is to protect ourselves from those wanting to take our guns from us.)
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To: markomalley

27 posted on 07/03/2013 6:42:33 PM PDT by opentalk
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To: NY Attitude

If he cuts off aid Putin will be happy to jump in and pick up the slack.


28 posted on 07/03/2013 11:23:55 PM PDT by VerySadAmerican (If you vote for evil because you can't see evil, you ARE evil!)
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To: Ken522

He’ll just send OUR money Directly to the Muslim Brotherhood.....he’s probably a MEMBER!


29 posted on 07/04/2013 2:01:21 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: opentalk

THAT needs to be put on EVERY thread...EVERY THREAD!!!


30 posted on 07/04/2013 2:02:38 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: markomalley
Ted Cruz has made an excellent statement re the failures of Herr Obozo in Egypt:

Texas Republican Sen.Ted Cruz blasted the Obama administration’s policy toward Egypt in a scathing op-ed in Foreign Policy magazine, slamming the president’s stance on the Muslim Brotherhood “one of the most stunning diplomatic failures in recent memory.”

As the Egyptian military ends President Mohamed Morsi’s rule, Cruz points out that the ire of many people in the streets of Cairo is not reserved for the Muslim Brotherhood alone.

“The people protesting in the streets were not only carrying anti-Morsi signs,” Cruz writes. “They were also carrying signs with slogans like ‘Obama Supports Terrorism’ and ‘Obama Supports Morsi,’ as well as pictures of the American ambassador to Egypt, Anne Patterson, with a large red ‘X’ through her face.”

Below are some examples of the pictures and signs carried by the enemies of Herr Obozo, the Egyptian People in Cairo.


31 posted on 07/04/2013 9:00:58 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (Having a discussion with liberals is like shearing pigs. Lots of squealing & little fleece!)
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To: Grampa Dave

Re: post 31 - Wow!

Egyptians are saying what the regime tries to keep Americans from saying!


32 posted on 07/04/2013 9:02:42 AM PDT by meyer (When people fear the government, you have Tyranny)
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To: VerySadAmerican

I agree.


33 posted on 07/04/2013 11:16:43 AM PDT by NY Attitude (Make love not war but be prepared for either.)
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To: meyer

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.
We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream.
It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same,
or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children
and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.
"
President Ronald Reagan

34 posted on 07/04/2013 5:13:35 PM PDT by Diogenesis
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To: NY Attitude

He will probably cutoff foreign military aid to Egypt...As well he should.


35 posted on 07/04/2013 5:24:47 PM PDT by Safetgiver ( Islam makes barbarism look genteel.)
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To: American in Israel

No wait, there is one thing worse.

A black woman Ambassador.....Worse yet, a faggot, queer, effeminate sock... you get me drift, matey.


36 posted on 07/04/2013 5:29:23 PM PDT by Safetgiver ( Islam makes barbarism look genteel.)
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To: markomalley
The alinskite got Alinskyed

The spoiled brat with daddy issues can't come to terms that he was incorrect.


37 posted on 07/04/2013 7:07:48 PM PDT by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)
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To: markomalley

38 posted on 07/05/2013 8:27:15 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (Having a discussion with liberals is like shearing pigs. Lots of squealing & little fleece!)
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