peaceful transition. yes, i worked with him through the years as many other high ranking american officials have. he was never responsive to our suggestions that he open up the political system a bit more in egypt. that he give more freedom and human rights to his people. i have to tell you this. having said that he was a damn good ally for the united states for 30 years. he sent his troops to fight with us in the persian gulf alongside american forces. he was a steadfast ally on the war on terror. he was very good in supporting the arab israeli peace process. you might have seen broad hood said if mubarak there if he goes there will be a war between egypt and israel. and anybody who has a huge stake is our ally israel.