In northwest D.C., Egyptian-Americans and local supporters are raising money to send back to the country in crisis.

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But what was supposed to be a celebratory fundraiser instead was filled with anger at Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who announced Thursday that he wouldn't resign.

“He’s [Mubarak] insulting out intelligence,” said Dina Darwish, an Egyptian American. “Entire regime [needs] to step down.”

Sherif Mansoui, another Egyptian-American, agreed.

"It's very clear what Egyptians want,” he said.