US calls on Egypt's Morsi to 'bridge divisions'

US calls on Egypt's Morsi to 'bridge divisions'

The United States on Tuesday called on Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to work to “bridge divisions,” after Egyptian officials confirmed voters backed a controversial Islamist-backed constitution.

“The future of Egypt’s democracy depends on forging a broader consensus behind its new democratic rules and institutions,” State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell said in a statement.

“President Morsi… has a special responsibility to move forward in a way that recognizes the urgent need to bridge divisions, build trust, and broaden support for the political process.”

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