February 6, 2011

Current Obama Egypt Policy as Performed by Jimmy Durante

Sigh.

[Special Envoy to Egypt Frank G. Wisner] told a group of diplomats and security experts that “President Mubarak’s continued leadership is critical — it’s his opportunity to write his own legacy.”

But just before his remarks, Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton gave a strategy overview that stood at odds with that assessment. At a minimum, she said, Mr. Mubarak must move out of the way so that his vice president, Omar Suleiman, can engage in talks with protest leaders over everything from constitutional changes to free and fair elections. -- NY Times via JustOneMinute: Winning The Future In Egypt (Ongoing...)


Posted by Vanderleun at February 6, 2011 10:37 AM
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Goodnight Mrs. Calabash wherever you are (and take Obama with you)

Posted by: bill at February 6, 2011 9:48 PM

I loved Duranty when I was a kid.

Posted by: Sara (Pal2Pal) at February 6, 2011 11:17 PM