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June 21, 2011

Libya and America's Commitment Problem

Jonah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times

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President Obama's missteps on the War Powers Act have created a dangerous leadership vacuum at home and abroad.

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TAGGED: Barack Obama, United States, Libya, 2012, Republican Party, Lindsey Graham, John McCain

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