Obama’s call with Mubarak was focused on Middle East peace, but he used it to discuss the protests in Tunisia. “We think it is best if Ben Ali does not return to Tunisia,” Obama said. “We hope the Tunisian government will hold free and fair elections in the future.” I think he will not be able to return again, Mubarak responded with confidence. You will not succeed unless the people are very fair and want you. I told the same thing to Gaddafi.
