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The targeting of facilities is taking place. this is precisely the kind of notice that you need to demonstrate command responsibilities because its rare that you get a direct order to commit a war crime. but thats not the only way to command responsibility for war crimes. if you show commanders were aware of abuses and didnt take steps to stop them, then they too are guilty war crimes. >> so on that note, ken, joe biden has repeatedly referred to vladimir putin as a war criminal. in your view, d...

Is he sort of -- this is sort of hiding behind nato, which is really a u.s.-led organization. >> its not as though by turning over command responsibilities to nato somehow the united states is not a part of it. but the language he used that talked about were going to play a supporting role, very much in line with where u.s. public opinion is. we had a poll out last night that showed that six out of ten americans want to have no role at all or a minor role. only 10% want the u.s. to really be tak...

The opposition is gone, were there, theres very few troops there. we can see the stage is being set that the situation is really being said for some serious confrontations there, regardless of what happens in misrata at the moment. >> knick well get back to you. stand by. were standing by we hear from the secretary-general in brussels. is there a deal for the united states to hand over command responsibilities to nato? weve been waiting for him for a few hours. well see if the nato secretary-gen...

Enforcing the no-fly zone and protecting civilians on the ground will transition to our allies and partners, and i am fully confident that our coalition will keep the pressure on gadhafis remaining forces. in that effort, the united states will play a supporting role, including intelligence, logistical support, search and rescue assistance and capabilities to jam regime communications. >> now, susan page, a mere supporting role. were 22% of the funding that goes into nato. that is combined -- th...

Is he sort of -- this is sort of hiding behind nao, which is really a u.s.-led organization. >> its not as though by turning over command responsibilities to nato somehow the united states is not a part of it. but the language he used that talked about were going to play a supporting role, very much in line with where u.s. public opinion is. we had a poll out last night that showed that six out of ten americans want to have no role at all or a minor role. only 10% want the u.s. to really be taki...