# Anwar Sadat's Visit to Washington: Johnson and Congress

- Original post: https://www.twitter.com/i/status/2119141729773195541
- Source account: [@Dado_01](https://x.com/Dado_01)
- Source language: English
- Duration: 4:01
- Published: 2026-11-07
- Canonical URL: https://www.translate.mom/transcript/yqIlSRqXcRwe/en/anwar-sadat-s-visit-to-washington-johnson-and-congress

## Transcript

[0:10](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/yqIlSRqXcRwe/en/anwar-sadat-s-visit-to-washington-johnson-and-congress?t=10) These are Washington's last days of winter.

[0:18](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/yqIlSRqXcRwe/en/anwar-sadat-s-visit-to-washington-johnson-and-congress?t=18) Anwar Sadat, president of the National Assembly of the United Arab Republic, arrives with Mrs. Sadat on their first visit to the United States.

[1:10](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/yqIlSRqXcRwe/en/anwar-sadat-s-visit-to-washington-johnson-and-congress?t=70) At the White House, the UAR parliamentarian brings a message from President Nasser to President Johnson.

[1:24](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/yqIlSRqXcRwe/en/anwar-sadat-s-visit-to-washington-johnson-and-congress?t=84) The President of the United States meets with Mr. Sadat for an hour and a half.

[1:38](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/yqIlSRqXcRwe/en/anwar-sadat-s-visit-to-washington-johnson-and-congress?t=98) On these late February days, Washington basks in a pale sun that is a prelude to spring.

[1:50](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/yqIlSRqXcRwe/en/anwar-sadat-s-visit-to-washington-johnson-and-congress?t=110) But in a matter of hours, a snowfall can turn back the calendar of the season, and the statues and landmarks take on an appearance of resignation as well as solemnity.

[2:23](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/yqIlSRqXcRwe/en/anwar-sadat-s-visit-to-washington-johnson-and-congress?t=143) On a hill overlooking the Capitol is the grave of President Kennedy.

[2:27](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/yqIlSRqXcRwe/en/anwar-sadat-s-visit-to-washington-johnson-and-congress?t=147) "God, I am traveling out to death's sea, I, who exulted in sunshine and laughter."

[2:59](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/yqIlSRqXcRwe/en/anwar-sadat-s-visit-to-washington-johnson-and-congress?t=179) The US Congress, through Speaker of the House John McCormack, invites Anwar Sadat to attend its sessions.

[3:06](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/yqIlSRqXcRwe/en/anwar-sadat-s-visit-to-washington-johnson-and-congress?t=186) To these, and to his conversations with American legislative leaders, he brings his experience as presiding officer of the UAR's National Assembly.

[3:29](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/yqIlSRqXcRwe/en/anwar-sadat-s-visit-to-washington-johnson-and-congress?t=209) At the embassy of the UAR, Mr. and Mrs. Sadat hold a reception for Washington officials.

[3:39](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/yqIlSRqXcRwe/en/anwar-sadat-s-visit-to-washington-johnson-and-congress?t=219) Here, they see the America of political leaders, lawmakers, and diplomats.

[3:45](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/yqIlSRqXcRwe/en/anwar-sadat-s-visit-to-washington-johnson-and-congress?t=225) In the days to follow, they are to see America in the diversity of its cities and its people, at work and at play.

[3:55](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/yqIlSRqXcRwe/en/anwar-sadat-s-visit-to-washington-johnson-and-congress?t=235) Let's all sing like the birdies sing.