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White House believes Egypt government stable
WASHINGTON |
WASHINGTON Jan 27 (Reuters) - White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said on Thursday the United States believes the Egyptian government is stable despite massive street protests against it.
Gibbs also told reporters that the protesters have an obligation not to engage in violence. He said President Barack Obama has frequently encouraged Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to engage in political reforms. (Reporting by Steve Holland; Editing by Doina Chiacu)
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AspenFreePress wrote:
The massive protests stem from a blatantly-fraudulent presidential election, not unlike the one which put Calderon in power in Mexico.
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owowowow wrote:
Obama needs a new press secretary.
AspenFreePress wrote:
The White House thought the economy was stable, too, just before the meltdown. Sterling Greenwood/AspenFreePress
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