Washington – Two U.S. officials say that Egyptian defense leaders, who ousted President Mohammed Morsi on Wednesday, have assured the U.S. that they are not interested in a long-term rule.
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The official says the leaders, in calls with Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, pledged to put a civilian government in place quickly.
U.S. officials also say the Egyptian military has said it will take steps to ensure the safety of Americans in Egypt, including the diplomatic mission.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the record about the matter.
The comments came as the Egyptian military suspended the Islamist-backed constitution and called for early elections.
Wow – scary stuff.
Mr. Obama, Just like Farrow, 7 countries you will build and 7 countries you will destroy,
You already destroyed 3, USA, Egypt, and Libya, and you building 2 already, Iran and South Africa. What other countries are on the list?
Syria is at civil war with 100,000 deaths.
Egypt is now under a military coup.
And the Jews who live in Maale Adumim are an obstacle to peace in the Middle East.
of course it’s not long term – they just want the US BILLIONS OF TAXPAYERS $$$$$$$$ and then they’ll let the country rot
Not long term, eh?
Statistical average length of a military coup: around 5 years.
Why not long-term? History proved it’s what’s best for Arab countries. Otherwise the alternative is an integris- party-run country. Isn’t that worse seriously?