We are meeting here to put an end to this cycle [of violence], to put things back in order and to put the wheel of peace on the right track. The task is very great, but our hopes are greater.

Citizens, the priority now is to recover trust between the Egyptian - amongst the Egyptians and to have trust and confidence in our economy and international reputation and the fact that the change that we have embarked on will carry on and there's no going back to the old days.

The people gave me the responsibility of building the future of this nation And I did it with honor.

Egypt firmly and strongly condemns such attacks on civilians and soldiers that led to the deaths of a large number of innocent victims.

If there is one bin Laden now, there will be 100 bin Ladens afterward.

Saudi Arabia has lost one of its dutiful sons, a leader among the most dear of its leaders and men.

I am telling you before anything, that the blood of the martyrs and the injured will not go in vain. And I would like to affirm, I will not hesitate to punish those who are responsible fiercely. I will hold those in charge who have violated the rights of our youth with the harshest punishment stipulated in the law.

The true victory is the victory for democracy and pluralism.

What is wrong with strengthening the opposition? You lose nothing, ... But let them abide by the rules.

When it is over, if it is over, this war will have horrible consequences. Instead of having one Bin Laden, we will have 100 Bin Ladens.

...for the welfare of the whole world and the new world order.

An honest observer of the evolution of conditions in Egypt would discover that terrorism is an alien phenomenon, strange to our values and heritage.

I have this to say to the people: go the polls and vote for the candidate of your choice... This is your responsibility do not neglect it.