In another sign of U.S. frustration with the pace of reform in Egypt , Vice President Joe Biden , in a phone call Tuesday with Suleiman , pushed for more progress , according to a White House statement . NEW : A U.S. official says there is frustration with Egypt 's government . White House spokesman Gibbs calls Obama 's comments ` ` unhelpful '' and says Egypt should stop arresting and harassing journalists and photographers . Vice President Biden talks by phone with Suleiman .
NEW : A U.S. official says there is frustration with Egypt 's government . White House spokesman Gibbs calls Obama 's comments ` ` unhelpful '' and says Egypt should stop arresting and harassing journalists and photographers . Vice President Biden talks by phone with Suleiman .