Morsi calls for dialogue with opposition to \'modify decree\'

President Mohammed Morsi President Mohammed Morsi has called for a national dialogue with the opposition on Saturday in a televised speech on Thursday night. He said: \"I call for a full, productive dialogue with all figures and heads of parties, revolutionary youth and senior legal figures to meet this Saturday.\" Five people died and about 650 have been injured in clashes that opposed the Muslim Brotherhood and anti-Morsi activists.
In his speech, Morsi explained that his constitutional decree -- which gives him all powers and caused the clashes -- could be modified following discussions with the opposition. He added that the decree would be cancelled after a referendum on the constitution next week. If the Egyptian people say \'No\' to the constitution, a new constituent assembly will be formed to draft a new one, the Egyptian President said.
Morsi then expressed his sorrow over the deaths.
\"Such painful events happened because of political differences that should be resolved through dialogue,\"
\"We respect peaceful freedom of speech but will never allow anyone to take part in killings and sabotage,\"
“I feel a responsibility for every Egyptian, whether they oppose or support me. The nation is united. All citizens enjoy the right to security.
“There is no difference between citizens in terms of their right to safety.
“These painful events happened due to political differences. The only solution is dialogue.
“The ex-regime used thugs and rigged elections … such methods will never be used in Egypt ever again,” concluded the Egyptian President, nicknamed the Pharaoh by his detractors.