President Obama met with his national security team on Egypt on the July 4 holiday, as US officials consulted with allies and pressed Egyptian officials for a swift transition back to civilian rule.
US officials "have been in touch with Egyptian officials and our regional partners to convey the importance of a quick and responsible return of full authority to a democratically elected civilian government as soon as possible," the State Department said. They also pressed for "a transparent political process that is inclusive of all parties and groups; avoiding any arbitrary arrests of President Morsi and his supporters; and the responsibility of all groups and parties to avoid violence."
