Source: Egypt State Information Service
In the name of Allah the most Gracious and Compassionate
Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi,
the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Head of the Supreme Council
of the Armed Forces and Defence Minister, members of the Supreme Council
of the Armed Forces and commanders of the Armed Forces and all guests;
officers and soldiers brothers and sons of the Armed Forces I send to
you all my heartfelt greetings.
On this remarkable and
unprecedented day in Egypt's history, which attests to the fact that the
Egyptian people are one fabric and the people and Armed Forces are
seeking one goal, the whole Arab and Islamic nation and the world at
large see a unique example they have never seen before. They see how
power is handed over by the Egyptian Armed Forces, according to the will
of the people, to an elected civil authority. This day will be a
critical juncture in Egypt's history and will be an example to be
followed in the world.
This day attests to the fact
that we are actually the sons of Egypt and that we are bound together by
our deep loyalty to the homeland.
This bright day will be a beacon
of light for the coming generations to see that in Egypt's history
there was a day on which the Armed Forces men said yes to the will of
the public and handed over power willingly to deliver on their pledges
to the Egyptian people.
I salute all the men of the
Egyptian Armed Forces who responded to the will of the people. Out of
this premise, I accept to receive the power from Field Marshal Hussein
Tantawi and his comrades of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. I
receive this heavy responsibility and accept to be in charge of it and
of the Egyptian people.
I testify that you were up to
the level of responsibility despite all challenges and difficulties. I
testify that you love this homeland and are keen on its interests and
that you are cooperating with the people under the elected president to
be one hand against any enemy. I am sure you are capable to do this job
and I appreciate your excellent skills and knowledge of the
international military history.
I pledge that you will be always
the focus of my care and interest and that your rights will not be
harmed. All support will be provided for you. This is your vested right
that you deserve since you are the honor of this country. You are always
ready to defend the country's borders and its internal and external
security. You will not quit your place at the internal arena in this
stage as the homeland is still in need of you. You will be in your sites
at the internal front because we are seeking to rearrange the whole
Egyptian security system. At the same time we are also keen on the role
of the police since they are indispensable part of the Egyptian people.
I would not like to look
backward or downward but I would like to look forward. The police men
are the sons of Egypt. I am aware that the transitional period has been
extended too long but I will seek to cut this stage short.
I have no doubt in your ability
to safeguard the internal and external fronts of Egypt and I am sure
that you will exert all efforts to defend this homeland against anybody
who seeks to attack it.
Brothers and sons commanders and soldiers
This is a remarkable day and
tomorrow will be better. I urge you all to be always ready and I will
extend all support to you. Egypt's potentials are immense and our first
priority is providing security and stability to the people. The
policemen will be required to undertake a major role in this regard and
their demands will be met for protecting the home front. And also your
demands will be met so that you become able to defend the homeland in
cooperation with the security bodies.
We all look forward to
safeguarding this homeland in the internal and external arenas. Because
if people are feeling safe they will work and start production and
differences and disputes will be minimized.
I salute you all our vigilant eyes who work for protecting us all. Thank you very much.
May God's peace and blessings be upon you all
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