Monday, 21. March 2011
Topic: War and Peace News - on March 21, 2011 at 2:44:00 PM CET
US stresses limits to military role in Libya
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Sunday Libyans themselves would decide the future of their country and stressed the limits of U.S. military involvement there, despite a heavy American-led assault on Muammar Gaddafi's forces.
Gates, speaking as he flew to Russia, said the U.S. will not have a "preeminent role" in the coalition that will maintain a no-fly zone over Libya, and expected to turn over "primary responsibility" for the mission to others within days.
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