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President Barack Obama speaks on the fluid situation in Libya and the actions the United States has taken with allies to protect the Libyan people during a press conference on Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., Aug. 22, 2011.

LIBYA SITUATION

President Barack Obama speaks on the fluid situation in Libya and the actions the United States has taken with allies to protect the Libyan people during a press conference on Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., Aug. 22, 2011.

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