Hanī Labīb wrote in his opinion article about the republican decision by Husnī Mubārak to appoint ten members in the Parliament, which one of them is Jamāl 'Ās'ad.

Labīb said that regardless of his disapproval with some of 'Ās'ad's position in some cases, he believes that he has a long political history, and parliamentary experience.

Labīb believes that 'Ās'ad's appointment will be met by a lot of aggressive reactions by Christians who have a negative impression about him.

(Reviewer Note: Hanī Labīb is also the Managing Director of Arab West Report)