Obama challenges Mubarak: Consider your legacy

[babylonsister]

Obama challenges Mubarak: Consider your legacy
AP

By MATTHEW LEE and BEN FELLER, Associated Press Matthew Lee And Ben Feller, Associated Press – 41 mins ago


WASHINGTON – Embracing an Egyptian future without Hosni Mubarak, President Barack Obama on Friday pressed the embattled leader to consider his legacy and exit office in a way that would give his country the best chance for peace and democracy. Obama tried to rally world pressure on Mubarak to make "the right decision" but did not call for his immediate resignation.

"I believe that President Mubarak cares about his country. He is proud, but he's also a patriot," Obama said as Cairo remained a center of protest and upheaval.

The U.S. president said he had urged Mubarak to listen to those in his government and the pleading voices of his people, and decide if he's willing to accept a serious transition out of power.

Obama, limited in his leverage to control events, appeared to adjust his tactics in making brief comments to reporters. Instead of just outlining Egyptian steps to halt the street violence and move toward a freer government, Obama openly played to Mubarak's pride and reputation.

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[jeanpalmer]

1. Mubarak is a torturer

Pleading to his good side? How preposterous.