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On the recordApril 11, 2011
they are dealing with an uphill battle with a longstanding oppressive regime that makes little distinctions about attacking civilians.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Senator Reed characterizes the challenges faced by Libyan rebels.

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