Obama: 'Cooperation cannot continue as usual when civilians are being killed, rights rolled back'

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15. I don't think that the WH has that clear a view of the future

. . . and, actions by the interim rule there may well place their US money in jeopardy.

A lot of the statement is a warning - intended to be coercive - encouraging the interim regime to put these other interests before their pursuit of ultimate power.

Of course, Egypt's aid is more than just an incentive toward good government there. That aid and assistance is weighed in the region against our support for Israel. I'd expect that consideration to preclude any 'blunt' action, at least in the short term.

Still, our legislature and presidency is going to be challenged to measure the support they're providing against Egypt's will or ability to put a lid on the violence. I don't get the sense that Pres. Obama is going to have unlimited patience or tolerance in the face of continued violence.