La dichiarazione del presidente Obama sulla situazione in Egitto

Il presidente Obama stretto tra due fuochi, l'appoggio ai manifestanti anti Morsi e la norma di legge che blocca gli aiuti a paesi terzi in caso di golpe militare, si è detto preoccupato per la situazione in Egitto auspicando il ritorno di un governo democratico.

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.

[...] No transition to democracy comes without difficulty, but in the end it must stay true to the will of the people. An honest, capable and representative government is what ordinary Egyptians seek and what they deserve. The longstanding partnership between the United States and Egypt is based on shared interests and values, and we will continue to work with the Egyptian people to ensure that Egypt’s transition to democracy succeeds.