Carter says Egyptian military likely to obey will of people

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Carter says Egyptian military likely to obey will of people

This man just can't keep his mouth shut. Does he not realize what a fool he looks like?

Carter, SHUT UP!

The Egyptian military won't ignore its citizens' demands for open elections, even if the military has an interest in keeping power, former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday at a University of Texas lecture.

It was the first time Carter has spoken publicly about recent developments in the Middle East, including the uprising in Egypt that led to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation. Since the successful uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt, citizens in several other countries in the region — including Iran, Libya and Bahrain — also have staged protests in hopes of creating revolutions, demanding dramatic changes to government.

"My guess is the (Egyptian) military leaders don't want to give up their political influence or power," Carter said. But the military has seen what the demonstrators have done and will most likely submit to their demands, he said.

"The demonstrators will not accept anything less than honest, fair and open elections," he said, adding that his foundation, the Carter Center, will be as "involved as possible" in bringing about successful Egyptian elections in September.

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