He manages throughout to maintain a fine balance between the formal, and the direct freshness of human speech.

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The speech also included what might be described as a direct appeal to the voters of Europe.

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In his speech, Mr. Morsi made a direct appeal to the Gulf states who supported Mr. Mubarak and were deeply vexed by Mr. Morsi's victory.

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