Ally, but declined to predict whether the plagued leader would heed protesters calls to step down.Cheney made the clarification Saturday night next to a ceremony honoring ex- President Ronald Reagan fashionable Santa Barbara, California.Protesters include pledged to stay on the streets of Egyptian cities until Hosni Mubarak relinquishes power. Mubarak, who has led the north African residents intended for three decades, has believed he want stay trendy power until September, and want not run intended for re-election.Cheney assumed the Egyptian leader must ensue treated with respect.US envoy: Mubarak be supposed to stay, meant for in half a shake Clinton: US wires Egypt transition design He has been a able be in charge of, a able comrade and ally to the United States, Cheney thought.