Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 19, 2011
Difficult days are still ahead. But one thing is clear. The future of Libya is now in the hands of the Libyan people.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the importance of Libyan self-determination following the fall of Gadhafi.

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