The following is a very rough translation of Egyptian Vice President Omar Suleiman’s speech from Thursday, February 10.

 

“After being delegated by the president to shoulder the responsibility to safeguard the stability and security of Egypt and protect it from perils, to restore peace and security to the public and restore a normal way of life. I request one and all to contribute to achieving this goal. I have no doubt that Egyptian people are capable of safeguarding their own interests…. A roadmap has been laid down to materialize a majority of the demands. The door is still open for further dialogue.  Within this context I reiterate my commitment to carrying out whatever is necessary to ensure a full transition of power in accordance with constitutional principles. I will implement all promises to safeguard the revolution of the youth and its gains. To work toward restoring confidence and respect for the law and to realize the demands of the people through conscious civilized dialogue. I call on all the citizens to look toward the future and make this future bright with freedom and democracy. We cannot be driven to the perils of chaos … Let’s march forward on a path that will realize the aspirations of the youth…I call on the youth and the heroes – Go home. Join hands. Do not listen to the satellite stations whose purpose is to fuel sedition and tarnish the image of people. Listen to your common sense.  We must rely on state institutions namely the intrepid armed forces that safeguarded the revolution of the youth, safeguarded the constitution and preserved the property of the people.  We will work in the spirit of a team and with a resolve that cannot be dented. I will work for the homeland will all the power I have to maintain the security of the nation … May peace be upon you.”