....rather than continually dipping into the "democratic process" and "Constitution" of other countries?
ASWAN, Egypt (Reuters) - U.S. Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice on Sunday toned down criticism of planned amendments to Egypt's Constitution.
Rice, in Egypt as part of a Middle East tour on the eve of a nationwide referendum on the amendments, said she had broached the issue with President Hosni Mubarak but recognized that political change would have "ups and downs."
We always discuss these matters in a way that is respectful, mutually respectful. But I have made my concerns known, and we have had a good discussion," she said.
Before leaving for the region, Rice had said she had hoped Egypt would be in the lead as the Middle East moves toward more openness, pluralism and democracy, and it was "disappointing that this has not happened." Rice had also criticized the timing of the vote, a week after the changes were passed by parliament.
2007-03-25
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