Mubarak has been a staunch ally of the United States for many years keeping Egypt firmly in the western camp. During the first years of Nasser's reign after the coup Egypt was a client of the Soviets but gradually, especially after Sadat came to power, came to the United States. Egypt has been our representative in the Arab states and a partner in the Israeli peace efforts. With the rise of democracy comes the voice of the Islamic multitudes including those with a radical voice. Remains to be seen how we will deal with that but if we are to promote democracy then we must be accepting of where it takes us.
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