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John McCain: “The U.S. should finally recognize the opposition officially as the legitimate authority of the people, that NATO should…”

On the recordApril 21, 2011
The U.S. should finally recognize the opposition officially as the legitimate authority of the people, that NATO should step up the air attacks and he said the U.S. should facilitate the delivery -- of weapons to the opposition.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain advocates for the U.S. to officially recognize the opposition in Libya and to increase military support.

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