to the egyptian people as well. we want you to move forward in that vain. this was a carefully drafted address and there were no questions about the press. he left them there, diplomatic speak so that you can parse through that and he'll be able to answer, i think, depending on how things developed tomorrow, i think it's important to see. >> you also begin to realize this might be more about mubarak's son than about mubarak. mubarak wants his son to take over and under this kind of pressu pressure, he might not be able to. you gene, do you think the if the is waiting for a tipping point that he will sound more supportive of the protests? >> i think he believes the president of the united states is not in a position to determine the outcome of this