Obama encourages Egypt's Morsi by telephone to respond to protesters' concerns

[The Straight Story]

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — President Barack Obama is encouraging embattled Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi (MOR'-see) to respond to concerns being voiced by throngs of protesters seeking his removal from office.

The White House confirmed in a statement Tuesday that Obama called Morsi on Monday while traveling in Africa. The call came as Egypt's military said Morsi must meet the demands of millions of protesters who have taken to the streets.

The statement said Obama told Morsi that the United States is committed to the democratic process in Egypt and does not support any single party or group. The statement also said Obama underscored to Morsi that the current crisis can only be resolved through a political process.

Obama also told Morsi he's particularly concerned about violence in the demonstrations, especially sexual assaults against women.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/obama-calls-embattled-egyptian-president-morsi

[gordianot]

1. What else would he say?

We are going to invade Egypt, send you a senile Senator from Arizona, brand you Islamic terrorist, start a war if there an attack on the U.S. embassy or consulate. On second thought maybe the Egyptian Government needs some reassurance given the history of American intervention and wild Republican rhetoric.

[Cha]

2. Mahalo The Straight Story..

thanks for calling Morsi, Pres Obama.

[ellenrr]

3. Mr. Obama, Can you spell "hypocrite"?

[Fumesucker]

4. All of a sudden mobs in the street morph into a good thing

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