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James B. Steinberg: I think the most significant feature is the quite strong consensus in the international community to not look for…

On the recordMay 11, 2011
I think the most significant feature is the quite strong consensus in the international community to not look for half-measures, not to look for ways to let him stay or try to begin to cut back on our basic demands for what needs to happen.
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James B. Steinberg

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Steinberg highlights international consensus against allowing Qadhafi to remain in power.

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