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John Cornyn: Yes, the goal of the NATO-led military effort and the mandate of the U.N. resolution is very clear: to protect the…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
Yes, the goal of the NATO-led military effort and the mandate of the U.N. resolution is very clear: to protect the Libyan people.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn confirms the objective of NATO's military intervention in Libya.

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