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On the recordNovember 20, 2013
The problem is that in order to get Libya to take out its checkbook and pay for things--and right now the bank balance is very low because of the crisis in oil sales--you need to demonstrate to the Libyans what works.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Senator Kaine discusses the challenges of encouraging Libya to spend its resources.

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