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Barack Obama: Over the last several days, the situation in Libya has reached a tipping point, as the opposition increased its…

On the recordAugust 21, 2011
Over the last several days, the situation in Libya has reached a tipping point, as the opposition increased its coordination from east to west, took town after town, and the people of -- of Tripoli rose up to claim their freedom.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama discusses the escalating situation in Libya and the rise of the opposition against Gadhafi.

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