U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said yesterday at a press conference at the Pentagon that it is "essential" that both Egypt and Tunisia make an orderly transition to democracy. "I hope that other governments in the region, seeing the spontaneous movement of Tunisia and Egypt, to take measures to get moving in a positive direction to address the grievances of its people," Rumsfeld said.
Gates's comments were the first who was the chief of the armed forces since the Egyptians took to the streets two weeks ago to denounce the regime of Hosni Mubarak. In turn, Vice President Joe Biden asked his counterpart Omar Suleiman to open the doors of dialogue with the opposition and achieve an "early" transition.
Gates praised the role that the Egyptian Army has played in the protests and called it "exemplary." He also praised his "restraint." But the process should continue, recalled the Secretary of Defense for what he called a "democratic transition" and political and economic reforms that will guarantee peace in the region.
The Pentagon chief recalled that what is happening and was warned by the U.S., "the spontaneous manifestation of the population dissatisfied with the economy and politics." Gates made the remarks after meeting with French Defense Minister, Alain Juppe, official visit to Washington. 
Gates's comments were the first who was the chief of the armed forces since the Egyptians took to the streets two weeks ago to denounce the regime of Hosni Mubarak. In turn, Vice President Joe Biden asked his counterpart Omar Suleiman to open the doors of dialogue with the opposition and achieve an "early" transition.
Gates praised the role that the Egyptian Army has played in the protests and called it "exemplary." He also praised his "restraint." But the process should continue, recalled the Secretary of Defense for what he called a "democratic transition" and political and economic reforms that will guarantee peace in the region.
The Pentagon chief recalled that what is happening and was warned by the U.S., "the spontaneous manifestation of the population dissatisfied with the economy and politics." Gates made the remarks after meeting with French Defense Minister, Alain Juppe, official visit to Washington.
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