This is an interesting relationship, particularly when framed in our past history with Egypt. It makes me nervous, definitely nervous. You'd think by now I -- we -- would have more faith in Obama's judgment....
President Mohamed Morsi of Egypt and President Obama forged an unlikely new partnership through brokering the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, Peter Baker and David D. Kirkpatrick report. The two spoke many times over several days, having the kind of “practical” conversations that appealed to Mr. Obama, an administration official said — though some cautioned the link might be a unique situation born out of necessity. ...Caucus, NYT
The Egyptians who occupied Tahrir Square were solid, gutsy, and persistent. They're still around, after all, and they may turn out to be the real power group in their country. Let's hope.
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