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Our relationship with Egypt is very, very important. And I would want them to remain an ally. I don't want to see that official status change.

Egypt is going through difficult times and we cannot allow it to carry on.

My family lived in Egypt from 1993 to 1996.

Egypt is a sovereign nation.

I do not want to see the whole Egyptian people feel protected by my presence. They really have to fight for their freedom whether I'm there or not.

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 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.

If they will let me go, I would leave Israel immediately. I would like to see the world, to exercise my freedom.

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.