Hamdi Qandil: the brave Egyptian Journalist

"On Wednesday night, hours before he would resign, Shafiq appeared on a talk show with Naguib Sawiris, one of the country's leading businessmen, and Hamdi Kandil, a longtime pundit and journalist. The meeting turned raucous as Kandil, staring down Shafiq, articulated what much of the nation felt: "I'm surprised that you remain as prime minister and that you accept it even when you know the majority of Egyptians want to see you go.""