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>> this is unknown territory for egypt. the last time the military took control of the country was 1952. and much has changed. they are supposed to chart a new way to democracy. but egypt has not experienced real democracy or even partial democracy since before 1952 when the military overthrew the king and abolished the monarchy. they're going to have to somehow sort out a new constitution. they're going to have to abolish the old parliament which was elected under very fraudulent conditions in which the old ruling party won 97% of the seats. there's so much that needs to be done. and certainl...

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They are very challenging times, but i think they present enormous opportunities. i think and hope and pray that's what will be the focus of different governments and people and parties in our region as a whole. how can they expand or develop dialogue in the first instance, for example, in egypt where we're seeing the first dialogue with various political parties that may have ever occurred or certainly hasn't in a long time. i think this moment presents challenges and moments that should excite, mobilize all our resources. >> should somebody who lives in america and has never left the country...

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Enjoy that scene. most of those egyptians can wait a day or two before they worry about the big challenges ahead. as you watch these pictures unfold and see the celebration in the square, you know, the president of the united states said today egypt will never be the same. we don't know exactly what will be. i guess you're tempted to want to answer that question tonight. the other temptation is to just soak this in. >> that is a great point, john. yes, enjoy the party. but could there be a hangover? yes, what will egypt post all of this be six months a year from now? we have a reporter coverin...