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Egyptian President: U.S. Must Respect Arab History and Culture, Even if It Conflicts With Western Values

Sep. 22, 2012 9:05pm Erica Ritz

Egyptian President Morsi Outlines Future of U.S. Arab Relations in New York Times Article

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi (Photo: AP)

Newly-elected Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi granted a 90-minute interview to the New York Times ahead of his first presidential visit to the United States this week, laying out the changing face of U.S.-Arab relations.

Egypt’s first democratically-elected president, Morsi has been affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood for decades. In fact, according to the New York Times, Morsi even spent time in jail during Mubarak’s reign for his affiliation with the then-suppressed group.

“I grew up with the Muslim Brotherhood,” Morsi reportedly explained proudly. “I learned my principles in the Muslim Brotherhood. I learned how to love my country with the Muslim Brotherhood. I learned politics with the Brotherhood. I was a leader of the Muslim Brotherhood.”

Egyptian President Morsi was criticized for not immediately condemning the recent attack on the American embassy in Cairo. (Photo: AFP/Getty Images)

The New York Times has more on how Morsi says U.S.-Arab relations must change:

He said it was up to Washington to repair relations with the Arab world and to revitalize the alliance with Egypt, long a cornerstone of regional stability.

If Washington is asking Egypt to honor its treaty with Israel, he said, Washington should also live up to its own Camp David commitment to Palestinian self-rule. He said the United States must respect the Arab world’s history and culture, even when that conflicts with Western values.

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“If you want to judge the performance of the Egyptian people by the standards of German or Chinese or American culture, then there is no room for judgment,” he said. “When the Egyptians decide something, probably it is not appropriate for the U.S. When the Americans decide something, this, of course, is not appropriate for Egypt.”

He suggested that Egypt would not be hostile to the West, but would not be as compliant as Mr. Mubarak either.

“Successive American administrations essentially purchased with American taxpayer money the dislike, if not the hatred, of the peoples of the region,” he said, by backing dictatorial governments over popular opposition and supporting Israel over the Palestinians. [Emphasis added]

When confronted about essentially removing any counterweight to his absolute authority by replacing the military leaders with men of his choosing, Morsi responded: “We are behaving according to the Egyptian people’s choice and will, nothing else — is it clear?”

Morsi also praised President Obama’s decision to act “decisively and quickly” in support of the so-called “Arab Spring” revolutions throughout the region, according to the New York Times. Apparently, Egyptians just want “the right…to enjoy the same freedoms that Americans have.”

One of the major topics of discussion seemed to be the Camp David Accords, and how Morsi believes the United States is not holding up its end of the bargain. Responsible for decades of peace between Egypt and Israel, Morsi claimed the treaty is “unfulfilled” because Palestinians have not yet achieved statehood.

“As long as peace and justice are not fulfilled for the Palestinians, then the treaty remains unfulfilled,” he stated, though he did not clarify what that means in terms of actual policy changes.

Morsi also discussed his time in California as a graduate student, reportedly saying “Go Trojans!” with a smile.

Apparently the Egyptian president praised American work ethic, punctuality, and time management. When the translator went so far as to relate that Morsi “learned a lot” in the States, however, the president was quick to clarify. Morsi interjected, saying he learned a lot “scientifically,” before lamenting loose Western morals and “naked restaurants” like Hooters.

(H/T: Drudge)

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Comments (600)

BryanBock
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 10:12pm
It is rediculous that the president of Egypt met with obama, but the primeminister of Isreal was not met. We do not need to have Egypt as an ally and let Iseral fall by the wayside. We need to be an ally with Isreal and have a strong relationship with them. We also do not need a pus like Obama as our president. I’m sick and tired of him and Hillary constantly appoligizeing for our great nation. Obama will destroy this country. When he was elected I said he is an undercover muslim and will destroy America from the inside out. And he has so far. We need his sorry butt out of office. We need a president with a backbone. We need to get God back in this country and back in our government. With out God this country we will fail.

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kalli
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 10:09pm
Egyptians can go pound sand! Anybody in our gov’t who tries to force Americans to bow down to these demons are in for a rude awakening. I will never respect psychos who disrespect the religions of Christians, Jews, or any other that does not kowtow to a phoney prophet and corrupt koran. These despicable humans have no hesitation or shame in murdering those who will not conform to their pathetic demonic culture. The day will come when they will be wiped off the face of this earth by a two-edge sword when the true and only Lord God returns. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.

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- BryanBock
  Posted on September 22, 2012 at 10:15pm
  Well said Kalli. Well said.
  
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pyeatte
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 10:06pm
We will respect Muslim culture to the same degree Muslims respect Jewish and Christian culture.

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- Magyar
  Posted on September 22, 2012 at 10:35pm
  Exactly!
  
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christos
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 10:05pm
.Our Spiritual Authority comes from +JESUS+GOD+ not that man.

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blackyb
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 10:05pm
That play President we got in our White House is so weak he lets leaders in other countries tell Americans what they will do? Tell that jerk not to hold his breath. We have had it with that phony in our White House and are seething about all this going on. When America breaks bad as Americans together, after realizing what these phonys are doing, it will be something to behold.

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pissantno.10
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 10:03pm
we need to send these people a video of a weekend gun show in any where america and say come on camel jockies

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blackyb
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:59pm
That is a real President’s job to deal with leaders of other countries. They do not tell Americans anything. That idiot better keep his own people in line. We have nothing to do with his half-wit. Most of us do not like him nor Obama nor the horses they rode in on.

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bullcrapbuster
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:57pm
Screw you, Morsi.

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shilii_nez
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:56pm
Dear President Morsi,
Do not tell me who to respect. When the Brotherhood acts respectful, they will get respect. I respect the Arab culture, but I do not respect you or your friends.
Sincerely
A Proud American

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blackyb
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:55pm
Respect is a two-way street. It is not something presidents can demand but the hearts of the people who want do do it. No one but God will ever demand I respect anyone who does not deserve it. Even God Almighty will not be a respector of persons. President Obama and Corsi can kiss my whatever.

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Teabunny
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:54pm
sorry gang..unrelated…
hey, has ANYONE EVER seen EU leaders/banks… withhold a report to influence an american election? http://usa.greekreporter.com/2012/08/24/obama-wants-greece-in-eurozone-until-u-s-election/

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the gray lensman
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:51pm
This fellow has made it abundantly clear that his views are thoroughly moslem brotherhood. ( I refuse to capitalize the “m” or the “b.”) He sets the condition of respect for arab history and culture, even if it conflicts with Western values. Horse feathers. Respect must be earned. He hasn’t earned it yet. Probably never will. He may try to sugarcoat what he is and represents by saying “Go Trojans,” but I’m not buying his statements. I suggest that he needs to show respect for our history and culture. Elect Romney.

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- The_Jerk
  Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:54pm
  How can they show respect? We’re always in their face and in their lands.
  
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- ChiefGeorge
  Posted on September 22, 2012 at 10:00pm
  Respect is a two way street, where is respect for our system of governance? Oh yea! We don’t have an Allah like they do, we gave up on the real God so now we will submit to the false one…see how that works?
  
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- pissantno.10
  Posted on September 22, 2012 at 11:11pm
  sorry jerk but they would be nothing but goat hearders if we had not helped them develope there lands. may be a leason learned not to help your fellow man we shall see.
  
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TruthSociety
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:50pm
Well if that isn’t the tail wagging the dog. I trust that Americans will not listen to the garbage lies of this man who despises Israel and America. This Brotherhood radical wants our money, our freedom of speech and religion. And for all of the Liberal/Democrats; Forget about woman and gay rights. They don’t stand a chance in Egypt. Mr Brotherhood should worry about his own countrymen and teach them to show respect to America . But buy his comments alone I would say it will only go down hill from here. In closing I would say this respectfully to the Newly-elected Egyptian radical: How many Muslims does it take to change a light bulb? None, they prefer to sit in the dark and blame it on the Jews.

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- The_Jerk
  Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:54pm
  Get out of the Middle East.
  
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- 1221
  Posted on September 23, 2012 at 12:04am
  Truthsociety
  
  That’s funny I like that.
  
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cdcats8
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:50pm
Nononononononono!

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MDECKER
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:48pm
Morsi and I can discuss the matter at my next Pig-roast.

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- pissantno.10
  Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:49pm
  can i come
  
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- pissantno.10
  Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:55pm
  well if you boys keeps this up you are going to get moris jehade panties in a wade. he will have to use his two humpty camel to get home.
  
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mustangsix
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:47pm
What do you want to bet, the Administration will deliver yet another apology?

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casventures
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:46pm
They have to understand we have LAWS. We have freedom of speech, one may not like it but it is a freedom.
islam is not a religon, it is a cult. All religons Jewish, Christian, Budist, Hindu’s, etc promote love and peace. islam only promotes war and death.

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jerrygibbs
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:44pm
if the us wants to cow tow to these people then so be it ,,,,,,, let them come and lets see how far the people of this country will let them go

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happyscrapper
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:44pm
You respect me, I will respect you. It’s as simple as that. Any culture that is so intolerant they will kill you rather than let you have your own thoughts and beliefs deserves NO respect and must be isolated and contained. They should not be allowed anywhere near civilized society.

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- The_Jerk
  Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:56pm
  When’s the last time that you witnessed Muslim armies occupying American soil? Now ask the converse.
  
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- Rhino721
  Posted on September 23, 2012 at 11:49am
  Hey Jerky, when was the last time Americans flew planes into their buildings, or executed one of their ambassadors and dragged the body around in celebration?
  
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johnclark_SOG
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:44pm
His statements about the muslim brotherhood are enough proof for me. The will become like Iran. They will seek nukes and will sponsor terrorism. Cut off everything and leave them to their own destruction. Everyone we help in the MIddle East except Israel has turned on us because they see weakness in Obama and his cadre of buffoons. War is almost inevitable now. It is very sad.

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spickard2101
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:42pm
I respect Arab history and culture, but NOT AT THE EXPENSE OF MY AMERICAN VALUES.

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the Anti-Dem
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:42pm
I do happen to give Arab culture all the respect it deserves. The pages of the Koran are the most absorbent bird cage liner I have found yet! Who wouldn’t respect raping your wife, “honor killing”, slapping women around, hating gays, jews, Christians, freedom, and pretty much everyone and everything else but other fat, stupid, Arab men? Oh that’s right,anyone that’s not a stone age animal. Burn our flag until Obama is gone, and then were going to burn you.

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jerrygibbs
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:40pm
Hooters
wtf

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Voice1percent
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:38pm
It is beginning to appear that the world has failed to once again respect US sovereignty and the freedom of others. Many decades ago we showed the world’s whack jobs we were willing to do what was necessary. They were called Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we changed the game for a generation.

Now it’s time for America to say to these bastards…..”say hello to my little friend, it has multiple warheads and will wipe out not only your BS but entire generational genetic codes for arabs.” Then we need to go ahead and set one off preferably somewhere for maximum collateral damage for max effect. It is not as if these rabs haven’t given us plenty of targets of opportunity. If the globalists are trying to takeover and the world population is too large then really… this shouldn’t be all that difficult to accomplish.

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- soybomb315_II
  Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:45pm
  well said man. We should just wipe out anyone who doesnt like us – then only people who like us will be left. Or better yet, we could just put them in gas chambers
  
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- ChiefGeorge
  Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:58pm
  Your bent man! But a day will come for that but it will not be in your favor, the ones being wiped out will be us, don’t you get what this is all about. Your dino thinking is long past, the America you speak of does not exist, we do not have the political will power any longer to support the American value system so we are turning it over to the muslims.
  
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- ChiefGeorge
  Posted on September 22, 2012 at 10:08pm
  There is something bigger going on here than a mere muslim leader spouting off so arrogantly about what America should do or not do, Egypt is rife with problems of its own, that leader must confront those issues first before criticizing this country but he is not, so why not? These words are part and parcel for how the world of nations and our own government is unraveling American power in the world. When we go down then the world goes dark. Many here don’t see the forrest for the trees, our national sovergnty is at stake. The world is pushing in from all sides and we stand with no allies to our name because even they can’t stand to work with us anymore. If muslims can have this much control, then its over, they can riot at will and hold the free nations of the world hostage. They cannot be bargained with, placated, cajoled…zero nothing. They demand more and more until it is they who sit in seats of power over the rest of us. Their political power rests on the shoulders of the zealot who will do what he is told to destabilize western culture and society. The only way this could ever trully be stopped is to….i hate to say it, but they must be rounded up and deported, those who fight our police in the streets must be neutralized. This of course will not happen, so the inevitable will follow suit.
  
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gyro
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:37pm
He is corect the US must never force others to be like usa
The usa must lead by example so others will fallow out of free will

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- The_Jerk
  Posted on September 22, 2012 at 9:52pm
  That is what we used to do. That is what made us great.
  
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- gyro
  Posted on September 22, 2012 at 10:27pm
  But it takes a great leader to lead a great country
  The usa has been in decline
  Better leader needed
  
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