Remarks by the President on the Situation in Egypt, February 1, 2011

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2011 – 6:44 P.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT:  Good evening, everybody.  Over the past few days, the American people have watched the situation unfolding in Egypt.  We’ve seen enormous demonstrations by the Egyptian people.  We’ve borne witness to the beginning of a new chapter in the history of a great country, and a long-time partner of the United States.

And my administration has been in close contact with our Egyptian counterparts and a…