Rice makes case for democracy in Islamic world

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made a forceful case for democracy in the Muslim world today, telling Egypt’s conservative government leaders “the fear of free choices can no longer justify the denial of liberty”.

Rice makes case for democracy in Islamic world
Mon, 20 Jun, 2005 - 20:20
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US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made a forceful case for democracy in the Muslim world today, telling Egypt’s conservative government leaders “the fear of free choices can no longer justify the denial of liberty”.

Rice’s remarks were to some 700 invited government officials, academics and other guests at the American University in Cairo.

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