US President Barack Obama speaks to the media following televised remarks made by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak while in the Grand Foyer at the White House in Washington, Feb 1, 2011. President Obama on Tuesday said President Mubarak recognized a change must take place in his country. The United States stands ready to provide any aid to help the people of Egypt in the aftermath of the protests, Obama said after Mubarak promised not to seek reelection. [Photo/Agencies]