Ben Cardin actually said...

we see where they are actively engaged in supporting this General Haftar, who has been extremely difficult in recognizing a civilian governm...

Libyans have not asked us to fight their battles for them; the least we can do is support their dreams.

So if the United States were to withdraw interest in Libya, would that give a greater opening for Russia?

I think a high visibility signal about our diplomatic engagement, about our support for the government...