Egypt's President-elect Mohammed Morsi waves to supporters after giving a speech at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt on June 29, 2012. In front of tens of thousands of cheering supporters, Egypt's first Islamist and civilian president-elect vowed that nobody can take away his authority and symbolically read an oath of office on the eve of his official inauguration.
Egyptian republican guards stand guard as Egypt's President-elect Mohammed Morsi arrives to give a speech at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt on June 29, 2012 Egypt's newly elected president has read that oath of office in Tahrir Square packed with tens of thousands of Islamists chanting against the ruling military council. In a strong-worded speech that meant to assuage popular anger at the military generals, Morsi showed defiance attempts to chip away from his own presidential powers.
Egyptians raise their hands and chant slogans as they gather for a speech by President-elect Mohammed Morsi in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt on June 29, 2012. In front of tens of thousands of cheering supporters, Egypt's first Islamist and civilian president-elect vowed Saturday that nobody can take away his authority and symbolically read an oath of office in Cairo's Tahrir Square on the eve of his official inauguration.
Egyptians climb a palm tree and a light pole to watch Egypt's President-elect Mohammed Morsi at Tahrir Square, the focal point of Egyptian uprising, during his speech in Cairo, Egypt on June 29, 2012. Egypt's newly elected president has read that oath of office in Tahrir Square packed with tens of thousands of Islamists chanting against the ruling military council.
Egyptians wave from their balcony to Egypt's President-elect Mohammed Morsi, upon his arrival to give a speech at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt on June 29, 2012. Egypt's newly elected president has read that oath of office in Tahrir Square packed with tens of thousands of Islamists chanting against the ruling military council. In a strong-worded speech that meant to assuage popular anger at the military generals, Morsi showed defiance attempts to chip away from his own presidential powers.
Egyptians wave to Egypt's President-elect, Mohammed Morsi, upon his arrival to give a speech at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt on June 29, 2012. In front of tens of thousands of cheering supporters, Egypt's first Islamist and civilian president-elect vowed that nobody can take away his authority and symbolically read an oath of office on the eve of his official inauguration.
In this image released by the Egyptian Presidency, Egyptian President-elect Mohammed Morsi speaks to supporters at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt on June 29, 2012. In front of tens of thousands of cheering supporters, Egypt's first Islamist and civilian president-elect vowed Friday to fight for his authority and symbolically read an oath of office on Cairo's Tahrir Square on the eve of his official inauguration.
Egyptian protesters react as they listen to the speech of Egypt's President-elect Mohammed Morsi, in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt on June 29, 2012. In front of tens of thousands of cheering supporters, Egypt's first Islamist and civilian president-elect vowed Saturday that nobody can take away his authority and symbolically read an oath of office in Cairo's Tahrir Square on the eve of his official inauguration.
Egypt's President-elect Mohammed Morsi talks to his supporters at Tahrir Square, the focal point of Egyptian uprising, during his speech in Cairo, Egypt on June 29, 2012. Egypt's newly elected president has read that oath of office in Tahrir Square packed with tens of thousands of Islamists chanting against the ruling military council. In a strong-worded speech that meant to assuage popular anger at the military generals, Morsi showed defiance attempts to chip away from his own presidential powers.
In this image released by the Egyptian Presidency, Egyptian President-elect Mohammed Morsi speaks to supporters at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt on June 29, 2012. In front of tens of thousands of cheering supporters, Egypt's first Islamist and civilian president-elect vowed Friday to fight for his authority and symbolically read an oath of office on Cairo's Tahrir Square on the eve of his official inauguration.
Egyptians celebrate the victory of Mohammed Morsi in the country's presidential election, in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt on June 24, 2012. Mohammed Morsi was declared Egypt's first Islamist president on Sunday after the freest elections in the country's history, narrowly defeating Hosni Mubarak's last Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq in a race that raised political tensions in Egypt to a fever pitch.
Egyptians celebrate the victory of Mohammed Morsi in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt on June 24, 2012. Morsi was declared Egypt's first Islamist president on Sunday after the most democratic elections in the country's history, narrowly defeating Hosni Mubarak's last Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq in a race that raised political tensions in Egypt to a fever pitch.
Egyptian protesters celebrate the victory of presidential candidate Mohammed Morsi in Tahrir square in Cairo, Egypt on June 24, 2012. Mohammed Morsi was declared Egypt's first Islamist president on Sunday.
Egyptian protesters celebrate the victory of Mohammed Morsi, in the country's presidential election, in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt on June 24, 2012. Mohammed Morsi was declared Egypt's first Islamist president on Sunday after the freest elections in the country's history, narrowly defeating Hosni Mubarak's last Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq in a race that raised political tensions in Egypt to a fever pitch.
Fireworks illuminate Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, as Egyptians gather to celebrate Mohammed Morsi's presidential win on June 24, 2012. Mohammed Morsi was declared Egypt's first Islamist president on Sunday after the freest elections in the country's history, narrowly defeating Hosni Mubarak's last Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq in a race that raised political tensions in Egypt to a fever pitch.
Egyptians celebrate the victory of Mohammed Morsi, in the presidential elections, in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt on June 24, 2012. Morsi was declared Egypt's first Islamist president on Sunday after the freest elections in the country's history, narrowly defeating Hosni Mubarak's last Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq in a race that raised political tensions in Egypt to a fever pitch.
Muslim brotherhood's presidential candidate Mohammed Morsi supporters hold a banner with Arabic that reads, "Mohammed Morsi Egypt 2012" in Tahrir Square, the focal point of Egyptian uprising, in Cairo, Egypt on June 19, 2012.
An Egyptian supporter of Muslim brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi holds a defaced poster depicting presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq in Tahrir Square, Cairo on June 18, 2012. Egypt's ruling military council pledged Monday to honor its promise to hand over power to the newly elected president by the end of this month, hours after Islamist candidate Mohammed Morsi claimed victory in the first free presidential vote since the ouster of authoritarian leader Hosni Mubarak 16 months ago. The Arabic reads "Ahmed Shafiq, president for the republic."
Egyptian supporters of Islamist candidate Mohammed Morsi hold posters of him with Arabic that reads, "Dr. Mohammed Morsi, for Egypt, our strength is in our unity," as they celebrate his apparent victory in Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt on June 18, 2012. Egypt's ruling military council pledged Monday to honor its promise to hand over power to the newly elected president by the end of this month, hours after Islamist candidate Mohammed Morsi claimed victory in the first free presidential vote since the ouster of authoritarian leader Hosni Mubarak 16 months ago.