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How does Sisi really feel about Egypt's constitution?

Critics of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi say he is bending Egypt's constitution to his will and that he alters his statements about the constitution depending on his audience.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (C) waves as he arrives to the opening ceremony of the New Suez Canal, in Egypt August 6, 2015. Al-Sisi publicly signed an order on Thursday to allow ships passage through the New Suez Canal. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh - RTX1NBUP
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (C) waves as he arrives for the opening ceremony of the New Suez Canal, Aug. 6, 2015. — REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

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