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PRESIDENTIAL SPEECHES
Vice President
Sadat’s Remarks After the Death of President Nasser
September 28, 1970
Vice President Sadat offers words of condolence and comfort to
the nation upon the death of President Gamal Abdel Nasser.
President-Designate
Sadat’s Speech to the National Assembly
October 7, 1970
Anwar Sadat speaks to the assembly upon his nomination as the
new President of the UAR. He pledges to continue the vision of
the late President Nasser.
TV and Radio
Broadcast of President Sadat after his Succession to the
Presidency
October 18, 1970
Newly elected President Sadat thanks the country for its vote to
approve him as President in a plebiscite.
President Sadat's Speech to the Third Session of the Egyptian People's Assembly in 1970
October 19, 1970
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park
President Sadat grieves for the loss of the late President Nasser and expresses his desire to carry on the cause of Pan-Arabism, military strength, and economic progress.
Speech at a Memorial Rally
for President Nasser
November 6, 1970
President Sadat addresses a crowd at a rally
commemorating forty days since the death of President
Nasser. Sadat reminisces about Nasser’s leadership dring
the revolution and the first years of Egypt’s
independence.
Address to the Fifth
Ordianry Session of the ASU National Congress
November 12, 1970
President Sadat speaks to his party about the close
relationship between the US and Israel and the need for
the UAR to bind itself closer to the USSR and other Arab
states.
Address to the Closing
Session of the ASU National Congress
November 13, 1970
President Sadat congratulates the Congress on its
recently completed session and offers words of
encouragement for the future.
Statement to the Third
Ordinary Session of the National Assembly
November 19, 1970
President Sadat stresses the metaphor of “battle”;
battle for the liberation of occupied lands, battle for
Arab solidarity, battle for economic progress, and
battle for social transformation.
Summary of President
Sadat’s Speech to Diplomats
December 16, 1970
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park.
Donald Bergus recalls President Sadat’s remarks to all
the heads of diplomatic missions in Cairo. Sadat accuses
the US of being wholly aligned with Israel and calls for
the restoration of Egyptian land.
Statement to a Popular
Rally in Tanta, Egypt
January 4, 1971
President Sadat retells the story of the air war in 1970
to the crowd and reaffirms the UAR’s relationship with
the USSR.
Address to the University &
Higher Institute Professors at Cairo University
January 8, 1971
President Sadat offers a history of Zionism as a
conniving force, corrupting the policies of major powers
since the Balfour declaration.
Address to the Teaching
Staff of Assiut University
January 10, 1971
President Sadat outlines the UAR military capability,
attacks the US for supplying Israel, and outlines
foreign policy objectives of liberating the Palestinians
as well as the land lost in 1967.
Address to a Popular Rally
in Assuit
January 11, 1971
President Sadat describes the various attempts at peace
between the UAR and Israel, but blames US bias for
impeding an agreement.
Address to the members of
the Judiciary of the High Court of Justice in Cairo
January 12, 1971
President Sadat reflects on the importance of the
homefront, of the legal system, and of the desire for
both peace and justice with Israel.
Address to a Popular Rally
in Aswan, Egypt on the Completion of the High Dam
January 15, 1971
President Sadat contrasts Soviet friendship (namely, aid
in construction of the dam) with perceived failures by
the Americans to carry out promises.
Speech at the Alexandria
Shipyards in Alexandria, Egypt
January 17, 1971
President Sadat recognizes the shipyards as another
example of Soviet-Egyptian friendship.
Announcement of Peace
Initiative
February 4, 1971
President Sadat announces a plan for partial withdrawal
and reopening of the Suez to the National Assembly.
Statement before the
National Assembly
February 4, 1971
President Sadat recalls various military skirmishes
since the 1967 war and outlines the UAR’s goals for
future struggle with Israel.
Speech at a Banquet
Honoring Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito
February 14, 1971
President Sadat introduces President Tito and lays out
the principles of friendship between the UAR and
Yugoslavia.
Speech at a Banquet
Honoring President Sadat given by Yugoslav President
Josip Broz Tito
February 15, 1971
President Sadat reflects on the trials and successes of
the Egyptian people and offers words of friendship to
the Yugoslavian leader.
Address to the Opening
Session of the Congress of the Palestinian National
Council
February 28, 1971
President Sadat declares the liberation of the
Palestinians to be of the highest national priority and
outlines principles of cooperation in order to achieve
that end.
Statement to the Nation
March 7, 1971
President Sadat declares his intention to pursue
diplomatic resolution of the struggle with Israel. He
calls on the US to stand firm on its pledges and aid in
the peace process.
Address to the People of
the Sudan
March 28, 1971
President Sadat addresses the people of the Sudan in
Khartoum, welcoming them to the fight against Israel and
imperialism.
Speech to the Gabal El
Awlia Military Academy of the Sudan
March 28, 1971
President Sadat reiterates the two tenets of relations
with Israel: the need to regain all Arab soil and the
need to secure the rights of the Palestinians.
Excerpts from a Speech by
President Sadat Further Defining the Peace Initiative
May 1, 1971
President Sadat reiterates that any peace must include
the return of Arab lands and be conducted within the
boundaries of Security Council Resolution 242.
Report of President Sadat’s
Speech at Helwan
May 1, 1971
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park.
A State Department Summary of President Sadat’s speech
on May 1st, 1971. President Sadat recognized US peace
initiatives, but also blamed the US for the failure of
peace in the past. The speech also covers Egypt’s
relationship.
Address by President Anwar
El Sadat at the Worker’s Rally held at Helwan on the
Occasion of Labour Day
May 1, 1971
President Sadat thanks the workers for their
contribution to the nation and talks about his
commitment to peace. However, he accuses the US of not
being objective in its brokering of peace negotiations.
Address to the Nation by
President Anwar El Sadat
May 14, 1971
President Sadat speaks, without notes, on the decision
to dissolve the United Arab Republic and once again
become the Arab Republic of Egypt. Sadat describes in
detail the meetings with other Arab leaders that led to
this decision.
Address by President Anwar
El Sadat to the Delegation of the Judiciary
May 14, 1971
President Sadat expresses his thanks to the judges of
Egypt.
Address by President Anwar
El Sadat to the Lawyers’ Delegation
May 14, 1971
President Sadat discusses the Egyptian military buildup,
the need to maintain political and diplomatic pressure,
and the need to continue building a modern state.
State Department Excerpt of
President Sadat’s Statement to the Delegation of Judges
May 14, 1971
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park.
State Department telegram quoting President Sadat’s
emphasizing his determination to maintain law and order.
Address by President Anwar
El Sadat to the Delegation of Ulemas
May 16, 1971
President Sadat talks about the need for faith in
pursuing the national mission of greatness and defeat of
Israel.
Address by President Anwar
El Sadat to the Delegation of Police Officers
May 16, 1971
President Sadat thanks the police officers for their
support through government turmoil and talks about the
security of the homefront being of paramount importance.
Address by President Anwar
El Sadat at a Special Meeting of the People’s Assembly
May 20, 1971
President Sadat addresses the assembly after the
crackdown on political opponents and speaks about the
air war with Israel. He also discusses his own
legitimacy and actions after the death of Nasser.
Address to the Officers of the Naval Forces
June 22, 1971
President Sadat commends the members of the navy for
their service to the nation and states that Egypt must
build a stronger military to become a modern state. He
calls 1971 a ‘year of decision’ for the conflict with
Israel.
Report of President Sadat’s
Closing Remarks to the ASU Congress
July 28, 1971
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park.
A report in a Soviet newspaper, Pravda, reports on
President Sadat’s closing remarks where he signals some
flexibility towards Israel.
Report of President Sadat’s
Address to a Closed Session of the ASU National Congress
July 30, 1971
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park.
An unnamed source inside the closed session gives a
summary of President Sadat’s remarks. Sadat stresses his
unwillingness to ally with the USSR and hopes for US
assistance.
Summary of President
Sadat’s Address to the Arab Socialist Union Central
Committee
August 9, 1971
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park.
A State Department telegram summarizing President
Sadat’s address to the Central Committee, specifically
his view of relations with the US, USSR, and Israel.
Summary of President
Sadat’s Address to Student Leaders
August 17, 1971
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park.
A State Department telegram summarizing a speech by
President Sadat to 200 student leaders on the subject of
tension with Israel and restricting government
interference with student organizations.
Excerpts from a Speech
Reviewing the Situation Since the Peace Initiative
November 11, 1971
President Sadat blames Israel for the failure of the
peace process and chides the US for bowing to pressure
from Israel.
Speech to the Afro-Asian Solidarity Organization
January 10, 1972
President Sadat welcomes the organization to Egypt and commends them for their
work for peace and justice.
Address to the Nation
January 13, 1972
President Sadat recalls an Israeli armored incursion
after the 1967 war and compares it to Israeli efforts in
the diplomatic arena. Sadat states that Israel and the
US cannot impose their wishes on the region because of
the vastness of the Arab nation and the western
dependence on oil. He calls upon the US to use its
influence over Israel to make peace a reality.
Speech to a Meeting of the
Representatives of the People’s Working Forces
January 25, 1972
President Sadat accuses the US of provocation by
supplying Israel with weapons, particularly aircraft. He
says that the time has come to prepare for battle and
calls for national unity for the task. Sadat also
comments on a protest staged at Cairo University.
President Sadat's Speech to the Second Session of the Egyptian People's Assembly in 1972
October 15, 1972
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park
President Sadat delivers an overall report on the state of the United Arab Republic,
especially its relationship with Israel, the US, the USSR, and other Arab states.
Excerpts of a Speech
Calling for an Arab-Israeli Peace Conference
October 16, 1973
President Sadat addresses an extraordinary session of
the People’s Assembly in the Midst of the October War.
President Sadat calls for negotiations for peace and an
Arab-Israeli peace summit to determine the fate of the
occupied territories.
Remarks on the Arrival of
President Nixon in Cairo
June 12, 1974
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park
Presidents Nixon and Sadat make brief statements in
Cairo about the future of US-Egyptian relations and the
state of the Middle East.
Excerpt from a Speech in Salzburg
June 1, 1975
President Sadat speaks to the need to establish durable
peace in the Middle East.
Excerpt from a Speech at the Joint Meeting of the
Central Committee and People’s Assembly
September 4, 1975
President Sadat stresses the need to buy and produce
arms to ensure any peace agreement is just.
Address at the Opening Session of the People’s Assembly
October 18, 1975
President Sadat speaks of support for national
liberation movements everywhere, for the UN Charter, and
for non-alignment.
Excerpt from a Speech to the National Press Club
October 27, 1975
President Sadat says that he has been ready for peace
since 1971, but stops short of endorsing a plan to open
Egypt’s borders to trade with Israel.
Speech at the National Press Club
October 27, 1975
President Sadat states that the Palestinians need to be
recognized as an independent people and blames Israel
for obstructing peace talks. He then answers questions
on a variety of subjects.
Remarks on the Arrival of
President Sadat to the United States
October 27, 1975
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park
Words of welcome by President Ford and an expression of
thanks by President Sadat.
Excerpt from a Speech at the Islamic Centre in
Washington D.C.
October 28, 1975
President Sadat laments Israel’s possession of both
Christian and Muslim holy places.
Speech to the Economic Club
October 30, 1975
President Sadat traces the history of Egypt’s
transformation from a feudal society and gives a general
outline of development plans and prospects for foreign
investment. He invites both foreign capital and know-how
to partner with Egypt in the immediate future.
Speech to Egyptian Expatriates in Washington D.C.
November 6, 1975
President Sadat speaks and answers questions on the
Egypt’s plans for the future regarding Israel, the US,
and the Arab world.
Speech to British Businessmen
November 7, 1975
President Sadat touts his open door policy and mentions
the advances made by the Egyptian economy, as well as
challenges for the future.
Speech to Members of the Egyptian Community in Britain
November 8, 1975
President Sadat lectures on the October War and signals
his willingness to negotiate with the US despite
ideological differences.
Speech to Arab and African Ambassadors
November 8, 1975
President Sadat calls for unity in pursuing a just peace
with Israel based on the return of land and securing the
rights of the Palestinian people.
Excerpt from a Speech Welcoming the President of France
December 10, 1975
President Sadat stresses the need to recover land in the
Sinai in order to begin the process of rehabilitation.
Address to the People’s
Assembly
March 14, 1976
President Sadat gives an all-encompassing speech on the
state of affairs in Egypt. He discusses his plan for
social and political progress as well as a general
overview of foreign relations.
Address to the Population
of Ismailia at El Shifa Mosque
March 19, 1976
President Sadat reflects on the accomplishments of the
Revolution and his view of the office of President as a
father is to the family that is the Egyptian people.
Speech after the
Swearing-In of a New Cabinet
March 21, 1976
President Sadat lays out the challenges of the nation
for the new cabinet members. He addresses the political
challenges of delivering services to the population,
defending the nation and preserving the economic system
of a nationalized economy.
Speech before Members of
the Army in Ismailia
March 22, 1976
President Sadat addresses the Second Field Army in an
evacuation camp, expressing his and Egypt’s pride in
their determination. He goes on to reiterate his
commitment to recover lands lost in the 1967 war and
discusses relations with other Arab nations and the
Soviet Union.
Speech to the Leadership at
the Port Said Governorate
March 22, 1976
President Sadat praises Port Said for its sacrifice in
the 1976 war and says all of Egypt owes a debt to the
city.
Speech to Members of the
Third Army
March 24, 1976
President Sadat recalls the October War and praises the
Third Army for its bravery in that conflict. He goes on
to address the rebuilding of the Suez, relations with
other nations, and domestic reform.
Speech to the Air Forces
March 25, 1976
President Sadat praises the Air Force for its service to
the nation, particularly in the air war after the 1976
ground conflict. He also touches on foreign policy and
economic challenges to the whole nation.
Speech to the ASU Central
Committee
March 27, 1976
President Sadat first addresses the economy and stresses
the need for socialist solutions to the problems of
farmers and workers. But he also stresses an open door
policy for free trade with the world’s richest nations
and leaves room for some liberalization of internal
regulation.
Excerpt from a Speech to the German Foreign Policy
Society
March 30, 1976
President Sadat mentions the inherent benefits of ending
the conflict with Israel: ending physical suffering, but
also relieving the economic burden of a large defense
budget.
Lecture Given at the German
Society for Foreign Policy
March 30, 1976
President Sadat discusses the concept of Arab Unity and
his wish for strong relations with all of Europe.
Speech to the Arab
Ambassadors in Bonn
March 31, 1976
President Sadat addresses the challenges facing the Arab
community, including struggle with Israel, economic
development, and political freedoms.
Speech to the Municipality
of Rome
April 6, 1976
President Sadat gives a brief statement about Rome’s
historical importance as a crossroads between Europe and
Islamic culture.
Excerpt from a Speech during a Visit to the Vatican
April 8, 1976
President Sadat says that all believers in one God are
one nation and that all religions call their followers
to oppose hatred, suffering, and injustice.
Speech during President
Sadat’s Visit to the Pope
April 8, 1976
President Sadat speaks of peace between religions and
the dignity afforded to all human beings by God.
Speech during a Visit to
Yugoslavia
April 8, 1976
President Sadat praises the leadership of President Tito
and thanks Yugoslavia for standing by Egypt in its wars
with Israel.
Speech at a Press
Conference held by Egyptian Journalists in Vienna
April 12, 1976
President Sadat sums up his thoughts on his trips to
Italy, Germany, and Austria. He also discusses the break
in relations with the Soviet Union.
Speech to the Egyptian
Community in Vienna
April 13, 1976
President Sadat briefly discusses the relations with the
Arab community and the internal economic and social
affairs.
Labour Day Speech in Suez
May 1, 1976
President Sadat reminisces about modern Egyptian history
and describes his vision for the future. He also
addresses the situation in Lebanon, blaming the leaders
there and the Arab community for failing the Lebanese
people. Finally, he addresses the Palestinian question
and calls on the Arab community and the world to resolve
the Israeli-Arab struggle.
Excerpt from a Speech to the Holy Qoran Broadcasting
Service
May 5, 1976
President Sadat speaks of the tolerance of Islam and
discourages fanaticism and hysterics.
Speech to the Conference of
the Federation of Arab Chambers of Commerce, Industry,
and Agriculture
May 20, 1976
President Sadat expresses his distress over Lebanon and
also discusses Arab unity in the face of such a crisis.
Excerpt from a Speech to a Delegation of M.P.s from West
Germany
May 25, 1976
President Sadat lists the steps he has taken to make
peace, and calls on Israel to join him in Geneva for a
comprehensive peace agreement.
Speech on the Occasion of
Africa’s Day at Ras El Tenn Palace
May 25, 1976
President Sadat discusses the challenges of the
continent, especially problems in South Africa,
Zimbabwe, and Zambia. He also links apartheid in South
Africa to Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands.
Speech to a Delegation of
West German Members of Parliament
May 25, 1976
President Sadat addresses questions on Lebanon, German
aid to Egypt, VP Mubarak’s trip to China, and the Soviet
Union.
Meeting with Egyptian
Students in Bonn
March 31, 1976
President Sadat gives an overview of Egypt’s challenges
with Israel and economic development. He also implores
the students to study hard and then devote themselves to
bettering Egypt.
Speech at the “Holy Koran”
Broadcasting Service
May 31, 1976
President Sadat discusses the importance of Islam, not
as a fanatical faith, but as an agent of mercy and
compassion.
Speech to the Workers at
the Abou Rodeis Oilfield
June 5, 1976
President Sadat briefly recounts his decision to
continue oil production up to a half an hour before
launching the October War. He also mentions a surplus in
the petroleum budget after two years of deficit.
Speech in Ghardaka
June 5, 1976
President Sadat recalls that June was once a month of
grief, after the Egyptian loss in the Six Day War. But
after the October War, Sadat states, Egyptians have
recovered their status and wiped away the memory of
1967.
Speech at the
Administrative Leaders Conference
June 17, 1976
President Sadat stresses the critical need for
leadership at this moment in history and lays out a six
point framework for national action.
Excerpt from a Speech at the Meeting of the People’s
Assembly Nominating President Sadat for a Second Term
August 25, 1976
President Sadat stresses the need for further use the
October War.
Excerpt from a Speech on the Sixth Anniversary of the
Death of President Nasser
September 28, 1976
President Sadat says the main focus of the nation should
be on rebuilding the armed forces.
Excerpt from a Speech at the Inaugural Session of the
New People’s Assembly
November 11, 1976
President Sadat congratulates newly elected President
Jimmy Carter and hopes to work with the American
president towards peace.
Excerpt from a Speech during a
Visit to Ismalia
December 4, 1976
President Sadat says that 1977 will be the year of
maximum effort for a peace with Israel.
Excerpt from a Message to the People of Port Said on the
20th Anniversary of its Victory
December 23, 1976
President Sadat promises to the city that he will never
give up an inch of land as he pursues peace.
Excerpts from a Speech to
the People’s Assembly
November 9, 1977
President Sadat expresses his willingness to negotiate
in Geneva, agreeing to any procedural demands by the
Israelis.
Speech to the Inaugural
Session of the People’s Assembly
November 9, 1977
President Sadat gives a speech encompassing the entire
state of affairs for Egypt. For the first time, he
states his willingness to speak to the Knesset to make
peace.
President Sadat’s Speech to
the Knesset
November 20, 1977
President Sadat addresses the Israeli legislature,
calling for peace and a lasting, fair settlement.
Prime Minister Begin’s
Speech to the Knesset
November 20, 1977
Prime Minister Begin speaks after President Sadat and
also calls for fair and stable peace.
President Sadat Speech to
the People’s Assembly
November 26, 1977
Upon his return from Jerusalem, President Sadat
addresses the future of Arab-Israeli relations and the
prospect of peace.
Statement before the
People’s Assembly
November 26, 1977
President Sadat discusses the upcoming negotiations with
Israel and recalls the events that led to the October
War.
Remarks by Presidents Sadat
and Carter at Aswan, Egypt
January 4, 1978
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park
President Sadat welcomes President Carter to Egypt while
Carter offers his thanks and stresses the importance of
the peace process.
Remarks by Presidents Sadat
and Carter on the Formers' Arrival to the US
February 3, 1978
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park
Both leaders offer warm remarks and a commitment to
peace.
Remarks by President Carter
Upon his Return from a Two-Day Stay with President Sadat
at Camp David
February 5, 1978
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park
President Carter briefly describes his visit with
President Sadat. Also included is a White House press
release on the event.
Remarks on the Departure of
President Sadat from the US
February 8, 1978
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park
Presidents Sadat and Carter reaffirm their commitment to
the peace process and reflect on the progress made
during the course of the visit.
Welcoming Remarks on the
Arrival of President Carter to Cairo
March 8, 1979
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park
President Sadat and President Carter exchange words of
greeting.
Remarks to the Egypt-US
Business Council
March 27, 1979
Courtesy of the National Archives at College Park
President Carter introduces President Sadat and
reminisces on their time together.
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