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"Mubarak-Obama's meetings are a slap in the face of all who bet on ruining Egyptian-US relations and those who claim that Egypt's regional role is subsiding." -- Mohamed El-Saadani , Al-Ahram

"Obama is not the saviour of justice or the symbol of inter-civilisation dialogue." -- Ibrahim Eissa , Al-Dostour

"It is not difficult to cull all pigs to protect citizens from swine flu and it is not impossible to slaughter all birds to protect us from bird flu, but it is impossible to stop kisses among Egyptian. This does not need a campaign, but a miracle from heaven." -- Ahmed Ayoub , Nahdet Masr

"The Palestinians are supposed to realise that in order for Arab and international support to last, they are supposed to unite their ranks." -- Al-Raya

"The hardline approach by Netanyahu's government is not for the purpose of manoeuvring but a reflection of its opposition to any peaceful settlement." -- Al-Bayan

"The Pope's visit seems to be a pilgrimage that will take a few days, after which everything will go back to normal" -- Elias Harfoush , Al-Hayat