Continued unrest in Egypt, as tens of thousands of protestors take to the streets, defying a military curfew and attempts to quell the protests. The president walks a fine line supporting a key U.S. ally but also siding with the Egyptian people in support of universal human rights. This Sunday, we talk to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Also we have the very latest from the ground in Cairo. With curfews in effect, demonstrators remain defiant. Did President Obama go far enough in his remarks showing support for their grievances? What's the mood on the street? NBC Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports.
Then, what are the implications for the United States in this cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East? How will it affect the region and how with the administration respond to a key ally? Special insights and a analysis from former Mideast negotiator and Ambassador to Israel for President Clinton, Martin Indyk, and New York Times Columnist, Tom Friedman.
Exclusive! Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell
In his State of the Union, President Obama laid down a challenge saying that America must come together to "win the future." Can the president and Republicans work together with major battles brewing on issues like health care, the economy and the debt. How will the GOP deal with the Tea Party members in their own ranks who are up in arms over spending as the government predicts record deficits this year? This Sunday, our exclusive guest: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
Roundtable: Murphy, Ford, Todd and Kay
How was the president’s State of the Union speech received? Did the he accomplish what he set out to do? How will the GOP respond? We’ll get insights and analysis on what lies ahead for the president and his party, the upcoming battles over spending and health care, and how the 2012 Republican presidential field is shaping up. Also, how will the latest escalating unrest in Egypt, a close American ally, affect the president and his administration? Our roundtable: longtime Republican strategist, Mike Murphy; former Tennessee congressman and Chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council, Harold Ford; NBC’s Chief White House Correspondent and Political Director, Chuck Todd; and Washington Correspondent for the BBC, Katty Kay.
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