Clinton Reaffirms Support for Egyptian Transition

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Cairo, where she met with President Mohamed Morsi to discuss Egypt’s economy and regional security.

Clinton says she traveled to Cairo to reaffirm the strong support of the United States for the Egyptian people and their democratic transition. “This afternoon, President Morsi and I began a constructive dialogue about the broad, enduring relationship between the United States and Egypt for the 21st century,” she told reporters. “We discussed the challenges ahead and how the United States and Egypt can work together in a spirit of mutual respect and mutual interest.”

Clinton says the free election of a president for the first time in Egypt’s long history is an inspiring achievement and a testament to voters’ courage and commitment. But President Morsi’s election is not without its challenges. Egyptian judges have dismissed the elected parliament. Egyptian soldiers still wield considerable authority.