Bottom lines

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"The real crisis of legitimacy is symbolised by the scores of central security guards, vigilant in public squares, poised to stifle every popular demonstration." -- Abdallah El-Sinnawi, Al-Arabi

"We are at a critical phase, demanding that we present proof we are a civilised nation, capable of determining its fate." -- Galal Dowidar, Al-Akhbar

"We should go to the summit with a consensus, clear ideas and smiling." -- Tunisia's interior minister to Asharq Al-Awsat

"I do not say that the Tunisian president alone is to blame. He cannot bear full responsibility for a decision that I feel was made in America." -- Jihad Al-Khazen, Al-Hayat

"What is between Egypt and Israel is merely a cease-fire agreement, not a peace treaty." -- Hebrew Web site