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James B. Steinberg: “Qadhafi, his family and his regime have lost all legitimacy. They must go so that the Libyan people can determine their…”

On the recordMay 11, 2011
Qadhafi, his family and his regime have lost all legitimacy. They must go so that the Libyan people can determine their own future.
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James B. Steinberg

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Steinberg emphasizes the need for Qadhafi's departure for Libya's future.

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