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Obama: U.S. Could Arm Libyan Rebels

HeadlineMar 30, 2011

As the Gaddafi regime’s counteroffensive intensifies, rebel groups are increasing calls for international military aid. Speaking to ABC News, President Obama said he won’t rule out a U.S. military shipment to the rebels.

President Barack Obama: “I wouldn’t speculate on that. I think that it’s fair to say that if we wanted to get weapons into Libya, we probably could. We’re looking at all our options at this point.”

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