Cheney calls Mubarak a helpful acquaintance, U.S. ally
Past secondary President Dick Cheney believed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is a sound comrade and U.S. ally, but declined to predict whether the plagued leader would heed protesters calls to step down.Cheney made the observations Saturday night next to a ceremony honoring previous President Ronald Reagan trendy Santa Barbara, California.Protesters tolerate pledged to stay on the streets of Egyptian cities until Hosni Mubarak relinquishes power. Mubarak, who has led the north African populace pro three decades, has understood he choice stay wearing power until September, and choice not run pro re-election.