Congressman Ackerman Calls on Mubarak to Step Down
February 1st, 2011 by Naureen
Former Chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Middle East Congressman Gary Ackerman (D-NY) stated on Monday, “While initially it may have been prudent for the Obama Administration to walk that rhetorical tight rope to keep the confidence of regional leaders, that moment has surely passed. By their passion, courage and sacrifice in the streets, Egyptians have proven beyond question that they are taking their government back and that the Mubarak-era of rule is ending.” He went on to say that while President Hosni Mubarak had been a valuable partner for the United States, he has “shorn his rule of any mandate or legitimacy beyond that provided by force and arms” and that “his last service to Egypt should be to facilitate a fast transfer of power to a transitional government that can prepare for free and fair elections.” Ackerman also called for a suspension of assistance to Egypt until the transition is underway.
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