Violence in Egypt Prompts McCain to Call for Mubarak to Step Down: Do You Agree?
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Feb. 3, 2011 -- In a tweet yesterday Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., wrote, "Regrettably the time has come for President Mubarak to step down and relinquish power. It's in the best interest of Egypt, its people and its military."
Violence increased overnight in Tahrir Square as protesters clashed with Mubarak supporters. Egypt's Health Minister said five people were killed and hundreds injured in the fighting.
On "Good Morning America" this morning, McCain said that if the chaos continues, it will be more difficult to arrange for an orderly transition of power.
"The best opportunity for a pro-democracy government and not a radical Islamic government is an open transparent process," McCain said. "This virus spreading throughout the Middle East proves the universality of human yearnings, and probably the only place where you won't see these demonstrations is Iraq."
Our question to you today: Sen. McCain Calls for Mubarak to Step Down: Do You Agree?
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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