Barack Obama actually said...

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.

Context

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

08/21/2011

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