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On the recordApril 11, 2011
Although we continue to monitor the actions of al Qaeda and affiliated groups in Libya, the generally reformist, pro-democracy orientation of the opposition movement is at odds with the aims of al Qaeda.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn discusses the opposition in Libya and its conflict with al Qaeda's goals.

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