>> well, thank you very much, madam chairman. i'm just getting word that a lot of people are getting except possibly the deputy secretary deputy secretary of state and other sources including quotes from the prime minister of egypt that hosni mubarak is to step down following an all-day meeting of the country's pre-military meeting and all the protesters demand to be meant in any further statements expected later thursday, clarifying the situation. mubarak was also due to address a nation. yesterday's hearing -- >> we will start your time again. the chair would like to remind the audience members that no disturbance of the committee proceedings are allowed and if there is no order, will ask for