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  • Gibbs: U.S. supports Egyptians' right to demonstrate

    01/27/2011 3:09:31 AM PST · by Cincinatus' Wife · 36 replies
    The Washington Times ^ | January 26, 2011 | Ashish Kumar Sen
    The Obama administration on Wednesday voiced its support for the Egyptian people’s rights to freedom of expression and assembly, as a second day of protests in Cairo saw police using tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse stone-throwing demonstrators. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs declined to say whether the U.S. still supports Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, reiterating only that Egypt remains a “strong ally.” “We have an unyielding belief that all people yearn for certain things: the ability to speak your mind and have a say in how you are governed; confidence in the...
  • Gibbs: Obama still hasn't called Egyptian leader as protests rage

    01/28/2011 1:25:31 PM PST · by markomalley · 25 replies
    The Hill ^ | 1/28/11 | Sam Youngman
    The administration tried to strike a cautious balance Friday between backing a longtime U.S. ally and supporting pro-democracy demonstrators as violent protests against the regime in Egypt spiraled out of control. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs called for restraint in Egypt as protesters there continue to square off with government forces. Gibbs said President Obama still has not spoken with endangered Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who has ruled the country for nearly 30 years, but he said U.S. officials have been communicating to Egyptian officials American displeasure with the situation. "We have throughout the process, our ambassador and others...