We are cautiously encouraged by the announcement by the interim government that it (has) a potential plan for moving forward with a democratic process and elections, both parliamentary and presidential.
We call on all parties to engage in a dialogue about that process and not to, you know, refuse to participate.
The Obama administration is doubling down on its own failures.
During 2011 and 2012, it refused to respond to the military's abuses by reducing or suspending aid.
For the past year, it remained publicly silent and passive while the Morsi government abused its powers.
Now it is contending that a cutoff of US aid - required by law following any ouster of an elected government in which the military plays a decisive role - would not be in the US interest.
By refusing to follow the law even after the military's brutal and autocratic actions, the administration is sending the message that nothing - short of war with Israel - will lead to a rupture with the Egyptian armed forces.
That will merely encourage the generals to continue their reckless and counterproductive behavior.