#1 No Presidential Candidate From Egypt Military, Officer Says
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 12:19 pm
NYTimes
[quote] The top officer of the military council now ruling Egypt said Wednesday that the military would not offer a candidate to be Egypt’s next president. His remarks appeared to be an attempt to end a frenzy of speculation that erupted after state television recently broadcast an image of him walking the streets in a civilian suit and tie.
“These are only rumors, and we shouldn’t waste time talking about rumors,â€
[quote] The top officer of the military council now ruling Egypt said Wednesday that the military would not offer a candidate to be Egypt’s next president. His remarks appeared to be an attempt to end a frenzy of speculation that erupted after state television recently broadcast an image of him walking the streets in a civilian suit and tie.
“These are only rumors, and we shouldn’t waste time talking about rumors,â€