I agree with the chairman's comments about the need for the President to attempt to articulate more clearly why not only Libya, but also the other countries in the Middle East, are especially important to us in terms of our national objectives or our national aspirations and ideals.
Senator Lugar emphasizes the need for clearer communication from the President regarding U.S. interests in the Middle East.
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