EGYPT/MUBARAK
Obama
- Think getting Mubarak out is the way to go. Need to promote democracy, recognise the rights of women.
- Egypt has to abide by its treaty with Israel.
- They need to cooperate with his in rooting out terrorism.
- Youth of Egypt have similar aspirations to Americans (good schools, jobs, and living standard.
- Need to help them build a good transparent and non-corrupt economy.
- We can't neglect our own economy while doing this.
Romney
- Agrees that Mubarak needed to go.
- Wish that we were more aggressive in helping with the transition so that it could
have been more peaceful.
- Purpose is to make the whole world is peaceful. Mantle of leadership is ours. An honour to have it (did not ask for it).
- To do this we must make sure our economy is strong.
- Need a strong military. We have the best, but we should not cut it.
- Need strong allies.
- Need to stand by our principles.
- Our influence will grow if we maintain these.