As violence erupts in the Egypt, the U.S. continues to pressure the Mubarak government.

February 4, 2011 Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered February 04, 2011
February 4, 2011

Protests in Egypt continue into their 2nd week, with escalating violence and dissent spreading in the Middle East. After urging from the U.S., Egyptian President Mubarak said he will not run for re-election, but pressure remains for him to resign immediately. This week: David Sanger, NY Times; Martha Raddatz, ABC News; Nancy Youssef, McClatchy Newspapers; and James Kitfield, National Journal.

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