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February 11, 2011

Obama: Transition Prospects "Not Yet Clear" 
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In a statement, President Obama again refused to back Mubarak's
immediate departure, saying "it is not yet clear'' whether the
transition to democracy in Egypt will be "immediate, meaningful or
sufficient.'' In brief remarks shortly before Mubarak's address, Obama
spoke in vague terms about the Egyptian uprising.

President Obama: "What is absolutely clear is that we are witnessing
history unfold. It's a moment of transformation that's taking place
because the people of Egypt are calling for change. They've turned out
in extraordinary numbers representing all ages and all walks of life,
but it's young people who have been at the forefront, a new generation,
your generation, who want their voices to be heard. And so, going
forward, we want those young people and we want all Egyptians to know
America will continue to do everything that we can to support an orderly
and genuine transition to democracy in Egypt."



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