James B. Steinberg: “The clear message was that a democratic, inclusive transition had to take place.”

We think it has been an enormously helpful tool, and it has had enormous impact in helping us to galvanize the international community to take steps to put additional pressure on Iran.

We have made clear that we thought that the election was not conducted fairly, openly, that we spoke out against the oppression, we spoke out against the violence.

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

Qadhafi had lost the legitimacy to lead, and he had to go to allow the Libyan people to reclaim their own future.