James B. Steinberg: “America thrives best when all those around the world who share our dreams and our values have an opportunity to seek the…”

We attach enormous importance to the continuation of the tribunal, and we will do what we can to sustain that effort irrespective of what the decisions are of the Lebanese Government.

we will support and encourage governments that meet the basic tests of tolerance, inclusiveness and openness.

I think the more we engage and are seen to support their legitimate aspirations and to work with the progressive and tolerant democratic forces, the better chance that what emerges in the post-Qadhafi era will embody those things.

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