February 1, 2011 | [SOURCE]
" ... EXCERPT | Cherished ideals of democracy and cold exigencies of realpolitik both demand that U.S. officials do whatever is in their power — which, frankly, may not be much — to hasten Mubarak's departure. Help him fuel the presidential jet and load the gold bullion, if necessary. Send him a postcard from the French Riviera saying: "Wish you were here." (Robinson, Eugene. 1 Feb 2011.Washington Post columnist. HERE) ... "
" ... Already, demonstrators have noted that the rubber bullets and tear-gas canisters fired by Mubarak's hated police are stamped "Made in the USA." It is true that Mubarak has been a useful and fairly reliable ally for three decades. But it is also true that cold-eyed analysis would conclude that the 82-year-old Mubarak's day is done, that the clamor for democracy in Egypt has reached a point of no return, and that it is better for U.S. interests to be on the right side of history. ... "
" ... The United States will in any case retain some influence in Egypt, if only because of the $1.3 billion in aid we give annually. (Robinson, Eugene. ibid.)"*
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