On the recordFebruary 10, 2011
President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak has decided to step down as president of Egypt and has assigned the higher council of the armed forces to run the affairs of the country.
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Omar Suleiman
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transcripts.cnn.comOmar Suleiman: “President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak has decided to step down as president of Egypt and has assigned the higher council of…”
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Announcement of Mubarak's resignation and the transition of power to the armed forces.
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