This article describes the experience and the potency the visit of United States Senator John McCain had in Libya, the article most notably points out that McCain is the "first prominent American official to visit Libya."
This is an important fact to consider due to McCain's view of the Libyan rebels being the "legitimate" government of Libya, which can in turn have a great influence at home (US, among fellow senators and among the members of congress in the future concerning further involvement or the utilization of military assets.
McCain's opinion further legitimatizes the position that has already been taken by France, concerning the legitimacy of the Libyan government and who the US recognizes as its leader. This point was elaborated by the New York times according to McCains conversation with reporters, "their fighters were not from Al Qaeda," "their leaders deserved official recognition from the United States as the legitimate government of Libya and that America and NATO should ramp up their air support to break the country’s military stalemate."
McCain went as far to recommend that the US hand over the 30 billion in Libyan assets that the US has sanctioned and hand the money over to the "rebel council" (NY Times). Which in my opinion seems a bit controversial, and very unlikely at the moment due to the contingency of the the outcome.
Another interesting point of this article illustrates the bi partisans between the Republican(McCain) and the Democrats (President Obama's approach to the situation).
McCain went on to show his disapproval of the the course of action the Obama administration is taking in its involvement in Libya "'For the United States to withdraw our unique offensive capabilities at this time would send the wrong signal,' he said earlier this month, according to The A.P. "
In the event of a drastic turn of events, I hope that McCain's visit to Libya can help sway President Obama to take a stronger course of action to ensure that Colonial Qaddafi is ousted out of power,to ensure the preservation of the Libyan citizens.
Julio Rodriguez
Armel's 1pm, 16197 class.
Sorry, I forgot to post the link. Here it is:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/23/world/africa/23libya.html?_r=1&ref=world&pagewanted=all
I also hope President Obama will take proper action and assist countries that are in desperate need of attention for help. However, I think our country is in a tough position to begin with so a lot of people are hesitating to go in and assist all these because once America helps one country the other countries will feel it is only fair if we help the others as well. I feel that the U.S is able to make positive influences in other countries and it is all about moderation when and if we decide to help out.
ReplyDeleteRita Shabo
Ryan 1pm