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John McCain: Now that military operations in Libya are ending, there will be renewed focus on what practical military operations…

On the recordOctober 22, 2011
Now that military operations in Libya are ending, there will be renewed focus on what practical military operations might be considered to protect civilian lives in Syria. . . . The Assad regime should not consider that it can get away with mass murder. [Libyan dictator Muammar] Gadhafi made that mistake and it cost him everything.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the need for military action to protect Syrian civilians.

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