“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordMarch 17, 2011
Muammar Qadhafi clearly lost the confidence of his own people and the legitimacy to lead.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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presidency.ucsb.edu

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Remarks on the Situation in Libya

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