Top Senate Republicans Refuse to Join Attacks on Susan Rice SENATOR MARCO RUBIO “Sen. Marco Rubio broke with two fellow foreign policy hawks this morning on whether U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice’s statements about the Benghazi incident automatically disqualify her from leading the State Department. “I think if you’re going to have a fair process to…
Washington, D.C.- Nevada Senator Harry Reid made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the death of U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and three other American personnel in attacks against the U.S. Consulate in Libya. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: I was deeply disturbed and saddened to learn of the…
Washington, D.C.—Nevada Senator Harry Reid issued the following statement on the death of Libyan dictator Moammar Qaddafi. “For too long, Moammar Qaddafi caused fear and suffering among Libyans, and fostered instability and terror around the world. “Thanks to President Obama’s leadership, our military’s strength, the cooperation of our NATO allies and the bravery of tens…
Washington, D.C.—Nevada Senator Harry Reid issued the following statement today: “The American people stand behind the people of Libya as they bring an end to Moammar Qaddafi’s regime of murder and oppression. I commend the President for his leadership, and the members of our armed forces, NATO, and our allies for protecting the Libyan people…
Washington, DC—Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement today following President Obama’s speech on U.S. military involvement in Libya: “The United States has a proud history of standing alongside those who stand up for their own freedom. This month, as Moammar Gaddafi’s forces massed outside the rebel-held city of Benghazi, Libya and prepared to…
Washington, DC—Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement today regarding the announcement that NATO would assume responsibility for enforcing the no-fly zone over Libya: “The agreement among all 28 member nations of NATO to take command over enforcement of the no-fly zone over Libya is a clear sign of progress in our efforts to…
Washington, DC—Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement today regarding U.S. military action in Libya: “I support the actions taken today by our allies, with the support of several Arab countries, to prevent the tyrant Moammar Qaddafi from perpetrating further atrocities on the people of Libya. And I support the President’s decision to deploy…
Washington, DC—Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement today regarding the situation in Libya: “Like many Americans, I have watched the atrocities perpetrated by Moammar Qaddafi in horror, and that’s why I am pleased with the resolution passed by the United Nations. It was an important step for the international community to take action…