Addressing the nation from the White House after a day of rage across Egypt, Mr. Obama said he called Mr. Mubarak and told him "to refrain from any violence against peaceful protesters" and to turn a "moment of volatility" into a "moment of promise." Declaring that the protesters have universal rights, he said, "The United States will continue to stand up for the rights of the Egyptian people." |
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