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John Burns: “I think it's symbolically essential and in fact, practically essential as well. And this rebellion has been about one…”

On the recordAugust 23, 2011
I think it's symbolically essential and in fact, practically essential as well. And this rebellion has been about one thing, and that is getting rid of Moammar Gadhafi.

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John Burns discusses the importance of capturing or killing Moammar Gadhafi for the success of the rebellion.

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