mr. wisner will be doing? >> we have said lots of things publicly and privately. our messages both public and private have been very consistent. this is an opportunity, both for ambassador wisner, who has a history with some of these key figures, to meet with them and reinforce what the president's and secretary said at the same time. he has the opportunity to gain perspective on what they are thinking and what their ideas are in terms of the process. >> or other channels within the government that are communicating directly with president mubarak and whether there are channels to communicate with any opposition interest? >> we have talked to mr. hull are a guide in the past and that dialogue will certainly continue elbaradai.boren di we will continue to touch base with all of these elements that we hope would be a part of this broad national dialogue. >> can you be more specific? it does not say who you spoke to and when. >> to answer a specific question, i don't believe we have had any contact with mr. elbaradei in recent days. we do assistant outreach and we wil