Obama phones Morsi, urges him to hold talks

The president of the United States, which is a big aid donor to Egypt and its military, “told President Morsi that the United States is committed to the democratic process in Egypt and does not support any single party or group,” the White House said.

“President Obama encouraged President Morsi to take steps to show that he is responsive to their concerns, and underscored that the current crisis can only be resolved through a political process,” it said in a statement…

“Democracy is about more than elections,” the statement said. “It is also about ensuring that the voices of all Egyptians are heard and represented by their government, including the many Egyptians demonstrating throughout the country.”