Obama: Attack not first choice
Sunday, March 20, 2011
BRASILIA, Brazil -- President Barack Obama authorized limited military action against Libya on Saturday, saying Moammar Gadhafi's continued assault on his own people left the U.S. and its international partners with no other choice. The Pentagon said 112 cruise missiles were launched from U.S. and U.K. ships and subs, hitting 20 targets.
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