Mitt Romney calls for Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to step down

The Los Angeles Times ^ | February 1, 2011 | James Oliphant

[2ndDivisionVet]

Mitt Romney became, on Tuesday, the first of the potential 2012 GOP presidential contenders to call for the exit of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak.

Speaking on ABC's "Good Morning America," Romney said although President Obama should not publicly support Mubarak's removal, the time for it had come.

"I don't know that I would say to the president, 'You should call for Mubarak's resignation,' " Romney said. "That, I think, flies in the face of a long history of friendship between he and our country and our friends, but it is very clear that [Mubarak] needs to move on and transition to the voices of democracy."

Romney largely praised the administration's response to the crisis, aligning himself with Republican leaders in Congress who favor a unified approach to the unrest in Egypt. Other potential candidates, such as Newt Gingrich and Mike Huckabee, have been more alarmist...

[Earthdweller]

This, after everyone and their brother knew that Mubarak was gone no matter what. LOL.

What a lame joke these opportunistic used car salesmen are. Even more laughable, everyone knew a few days ago but it still took these clowns that long to jump on bus. ROTFL.

[joe fonebone]

If fubo is the new carter, then romney is the new ford...just say no to both of them....

[PghBaldy]

What does that mean? Palin is nowhere.

[Elsie]

Mitt Romney calls for Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to step down

Hosni: Tear down these pyramids!!

[MasterGunner01]

Myth Romney has the answers; pity he doesn't have any clue as to what the real history was and ramifications are. But, deep thinking is not his strong suit (or his buddy, JFK).