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I believe democracy will succeed in Tunisia, but I also believe that it will succeed in the other Arab Spring countries.

It is going to take a long time to switch Egypt into a democracy.

I dream of a free, democratic, peaceful Tunisia, a country that can protect its developing identity.

The so-called Arab Spring has proved that the fall of a Mubarak-like presidency does not mean the immediate rise of democracy. In spite of this, I am confident that Egypt will not return to an authoritarian governing system again, and that, with some time, it will achieve its democratic goals.

The sooner we put Egypt on the right track, the sooner we would be able to have an Egypt that is modern, that is moderate, and that is acting as a beacon for freedom and liberty across the Arab world.

The dream of democracy has long been enshrined in the hearts of the Egyptian people. It only needed awakening.

I would like to extend to you our deep appreciation and thanks for the position the United States has taken in support of the democratization process that has taken place in Tunisia, in Egypt, and what is attempting to take place in Libya.

Egypt needs to catch up with the rest of the world. We need to be free, democratic, and - society where people have the right to live in freedom and dignity.

I hope any government formed in Egypt will understand there is no choice but to maintain the framework of international agreements, which include the peace agreement with Israel.

The future begins today! What is important is what we do today and tomorrow for Tunisia and all its children. We must work hand in hand.