Senate expected to pass resolution calling on Hosni Mubarak to begin transfer of power in Egypt

[cali]

By Felicia Sonmez

The Senate is expected to pass a resolution addressing the crisis in Egypt, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, John Kerry (D-Mass.), told reporters Thursday evening.

According to Kerry, the resolution would call on Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak "to begin the process of the transfer of power and create a caretaker effort" of which Mubarak himself could or could not be a part, depending on what the Egyptian people ultimately decide.

"We want them to make that kind of choice and not narrow the options here," Kerry said. "But the key here is to respect people's rights, to end the violence, to provide an opportunity for this transfer, and to begin to pull Egypt out of this chaotic confrontation and begin to embrace the aspirations of the people."

Kerry said that he expected the resolution would pass unanimously.

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http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2011/02/senate-expected-to-pass-resolu.html

[Angry Dragon]

1. And we have a right to tell other countries what to do??

That is how this country gets in trouble .........

[Cleita]

2. In this case they are using a cudgel against him, the two billion

we give Egypt in aid every year. I believe the motion is to decide whether to cut off the aid. I think it's saying to Mubarek, if you stay, we don't pay. Yes, it's interference but it's not quite throwing him out. He does have a choice.

[elehhhhna]

5. we're actually threatening to cut off their military. imo it all pivots on their mil now.

[Cleita]

6. Well the NYT just announced that Mubarek must leave

tomorrow and Suleiman will head an interim government. Really? The person Mubarek appointed a few days ago as his VP?

[JuniperLea]

3. I really hate seeing lines drawn in the sand...

This isn't good. Oh, I know some will rejoice... momentarily. I don't like this.

[bklyncowgirl]

4. They should pass a resolution to cut the damn money if the SOB doesn't follow through. nt

[PhillySane]

7. Thank you John!

If only you were prez.