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Bob Corker: “I just don't see where there's anything about Libya that causes us to uniquely need to take the lead.”

On the recordApril 5, 2011
I just don't see where there's anything about Libya that causes us to uniquely need to take the lead.
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Bob Corker
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Corker expresses skepticism about the U.S. leading efforts in Libya.

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