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former U.S. presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain on the 22nd surprise visit to Libya Benghazi stronghold of the opposition, called on the world, especially the United States recognizes as the representative of the Libyan opposition regime of the Libyan people However, this was an open call on the same day the White House rejected.
not announce in advance during the interview, McCain met with the Libyan opposition leader, visited Gaddafi in Benghazi last month, government forces were attacking areas, visit the war wounded, and in the streets to pay tribute to the Libyan people.
the identity of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, told reporters most Republicans publicly announced that the Libyan rebels is his In 2008, McCain and Obama on behalf of Republican presidential race position, although he lost the world has known.
McCain in the subsequent press conference called on world countries, especially Libya, the United States should recognize the opposition's At present the actual control of Libya in the east. In addition, he also asked the administration to provide more anti-government armed the funds will be frozen the U.S. assets transferred to the Gaddafi regime, anti-government militants.
However, McCain's public appeal has not been a positive response from the White House. White House spokesman Carney said at a press conference that day, should be determined by the Libyan people who will lead their country, not by the United States to decide the matter.
Some analysts believe that the United States armed Libyan opposition has doubts about is the fear of being mixed with one of the main al-Qaeda terrorists. In response, McCain pointed out that they have seen these brave soldiers are not the opposition's
for McCain's remarks, the White House seems a strong desire to disassociate themselves. Carney said the White House know in advance that McCain's trip to Libya, but he did not bring the U.S. government information.
McCain is strongly in favor of military intervention in Libya, one of the politicians, but also because he had military control of the United States to Libya to hand over to NATO and the withdrawal of U.S. combat aircraft, criticized the Obama administration. After
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