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— The United States granted Libyan rebel leaders full diplomatic recognition as the governing authority of Libya on Friday, a move that could give the cash-strapped rebels access to more than $30 billion in frozen assets that once belonged to Moammar Gaddafi.
The rebels’ Transitional National Council “has offered important assurances today, including the promise to pursue a process of democratic reform that is inclusive both geographically and politically,” Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said in an explanation of the decision to other foreign ministers.
Wasn't it repeatedly reported that al-Qaeda part of the rebel forces?
Wasn't it repeatedly reported that al-Qaeda part of the rebel forces?
It was speculated, but not much evidence of any big involvement. Unless you add in the people who still hate Bush. It will take generations to fix that.
This legitimizes our bombing of the country.
Now imagine if some other country recognized some US militants as the legitimate US government over the elected officials in DC ? "Oh that could NEVER happen....."
Well we just did it to Libya.
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