I think, going on to your broader question, part of the reason we've done this as an international coalition is that we don't have the full burden and responsibility for this.
Steinberg explains the rationale for international coalition efforts in Libya.
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the goal was not to impose the sanctions. The goal was to get other countries to join with us in doing this.
We want to take advantage of the dynamic there and not to undercut the opposition, not to hurt those who are being courageous.
we will support and encourage governments that meet the basic tests of tolerance, inclusiveness and openness.
the fact that sanctions were not imposed doesn't mean that the Act in its deterrent value didn't have an effect.