This quote is from Wael Ghonim, the Egyptian Google executive and blogger, whose page “Kullunā Khālid Sa'īd” (“We are all Khalid Said”) helped trigger the protests that led to the toppling of President Mubarak. It is taken from a television interview broadcast on the eve of his release from prison, where he had been held on accusations of fomenting revolt. The statements by Ghonim undoubtedly struck a chord with the masses of protesters in Egypt and gave renewed momentum to the protest movement; this is evidenced by the wide publicity given to his appearance on the Egyptian channel Drīm. In this chapter, I will clarify why Ghonim's statements appealed to Egyptians. In particular, I will focus on the messages of authenticity, perseverance, and patriotism that Ghonim was able to convey and examine the indexes and stances used in Egyptian public discourse.