Egyptian Ambassador speaks out on John King, USA

CNN’s John King talks to Sameh Shoukry, Egyptian Ambassador to the U.S. about Pres. Mubarak stepping down. Parts of this interview aired tonight on John King, USA – 7pm ET. A highlight is after the jump and full transcript will be posted at http://archives.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS.

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Sameh Shoukry, Egyptian Ambassador to the U.S.:  I think this is an occasion where we must give credit to where it is due. This is a popular revolution, one that has demonstrated its ability to express its opinion, to advocate peacefully and has been able by its consistency and by the legitimacy of its demands to bring about change in Egypt, change that all Egyptians are proud of.