Asking `` a dictator '' to implement democratic reforms `` is an oxymoron , frankly . '' NEW : President Obama spoke to Egypt 's president on television . NEW : Obama warns of difficult times ahead for Egypt and pledges continued cooperation . Mubarak announces he ' n't run for re - election . An envoy for Obama urged Mubarak to drop his re - election plans .
NEW : President Obama spoke to Egypt 's president on television . NEW : Obama warns of difficult times ahead for Egypt and pledges continued cooperation . Mubarak announces he ' n't run for re - election . An envoy for Obama urged Mubarak to drop his re - election plans .