James B. Steinberg: “I think we have had a consistent record in saying that there are circumstances in which parties fail to respect…”

I think there is an opportunity here for us to shape this, to engage with the constructive elements that are there that want to be associated, that want to embrace the values that were in the Transnational National Council's statement.

We are committed to do what is necessary to protect the American people and to honor our commitment to our treaty allies.

Qadhafi, his family and his regime have lost all legitimacy. They must go so that the Libyan people can determine their own future.

I think the most significant feature is the quite strong consensus in the international community to not look for half-measures, not to look for ways to let him stay or try to begin to cut back on our basic demands for what needs to happen.