If the former was not convened, the number of casualties could have reached 200 to 300. In fact the Arab Summit still has the peace issue to consider. And remember that the 1996 Arab Summit had unanimously adopted the peace strategy, and it has to consider whether the peace process is on the track or not. The logic of war has become quite out-dated, and all issues should be solved only through negotiations and international pressures. We put it into consideration when we take any decision concerning any issue.
Demonstrations are a very good thing for people to express themselves.
As for us, the officials, we behave wisely according to the concerns of the people. I have for example,to consider the opinion of the 65 million of Egyptians when taking any decision. I believe most Arab leaders do the same. Despite all that Mr. President, as an Egyptian and Arab citizen, we saw that you were moved by the events. We saw you also speaking of the killing of the child Mohamed El-Durrah which you watched yourself on all TV screens.