"Omar Suleiman, the ex-intelligence chief who served as vice president in the last days of toppled president Hosni Mubarak’s regime, denied allegations he had intended to run for presidency in the upcoming elections.
Suleiman said in a letter sent to Ahram that he spared no effort to serve Egypt and protect it for many years, saying he came close to death many times while on duty, but now it is time for him to rest and dedicate his time to his family.
He also thanked those who supported him as a presidential bidder, but stressed that he is not eyeing the country’s top job." Al Ahram
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I know that many of you have been "programmed" to hate and detest this man, but i know him as a friend of the US and a faithful servant of Egypt.
You notice that he is not in jail, nor is there any sign that they might try him. Actually, what would they try him for? Nobody seriously claims that he is or was corrupt in business dealings. He is not a fanatic partisan, nor is he a fanatic Muslim. He was not a "crony" of Husni Mubarak. He kept his job bcause he had a lot of integrity and could be trusted not plot against the constitutional governmet of his country.
Some released prisoner claims OS was present when he was tortured. Well, he would have to prove it to me.
A prominent US journalist told me that the US insists that OS be left in charge of Egyptian intelligence. What rot! In fact, he is not in charge of Egyptian intelligence. He is a retired soldier.
The next time he is in Washington I will have dinner with him if he accepts my invitation. pl
Colonel,
What do you think that Gen. Suleiman will now do that his 'interim' job appears concluded?
Posted by: J | 07 July 2011 at 05:52 PM
J
Live within his means, do a little consulting, edit a blog... pl
Posted by: Patrick Lang | 07 July 2011 at 06:03 PM
"edit a blog"
Have you invited him to post on yours? I would be interested to read his views.
Posted by: Fred | 07 July 2011 at 07:59 PM