Barack Obama actually said...

There is no question that Libya and the world would be better off with Gadhafi out of power. I, along with many other world leaders, have embraced that goal. And will activity pursue it through non-military means. But broadening our military mission to include regime change would be a mistake.

Context

Obama discusses the goal of removing Gadhafi from power while cautioning against broadening the military mission.

06/08/2011

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