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Unfortunately doing so now. and we think an international order that can bring about this kind of unity is very much in americas interests. >> secretary clinton, could i ask one follow up? you just said as conditions are unfolding that will create a new environment in which people will act, including those around colonel gadhafi, is that -- do we read that to say you are in a sense giving up on influencing colonel gadhafi, that you are now aiming a lot of this at the people who are around him, w...

People around the world watched with growing concern as libyan civilians were gunned down by a government that has lost all legitimacy. the people of libya appealed for help. the arab league and the gulf cooperation council called for action. the international community came together to speak with one voice and to deliver a clear and consistent message. colonel gadhafis campaign of violence against his own people must stop. the strong votes in the united nations security council underscored this...

Much regarding libya. >> reporter: well, this fits exactly what the white house has been saying that they want their roles to be on this, which is part of a multilateral coalition, that this doesnt look like a u.s.-led mission in libya. thats the best explanation for why we heard upbrisuch brief re from president obama. well see if well hear more later today. we know secretary of state hillary clinton will have her own press conference in paris to talk about the action. and weve heard in many ca...

That people will put the future of libya and the interests of the libyan people above their service to colonel gadhafi. >> may i ask a non-no-fly zone question? you met with mr. jabril here in paris not that long ago. >> right. think that long ago. >> are you any closer to making a decision on whether to follow the french lead in recognizing the benghazi-based opposition? >> we are not ready to make a decision. we have increased our outreach and cooperation with members and leaders of the opposi...

The energy and climate partnership of the americas that i proposed, brazil is sharing its expertise around the region and around the world. and the new green economy dialogue that were creating today will deepen our cooperation even further in green buildings and sustainable development. on the security front, our militaries are working more closely to respond to humanitarian crises as we did together in haiti. our law enforcement communities are partnering against the narcotraffickers who threa...

Provide and try and control so this doesnt become a furious arab reaction against france, against britain, against the united states for intervening in libya. >> chief foreign correspondent live in cairo, thank you. well go for a break and have much more on the subject and developments happening right now in libya. [ male announcer ] you are a business pro. premier of the packed bag. you know when to hold em... and how to fold em. and you...rent from national. because only national lets you choo...

Unfortunately doing so now. and we think an international order that can bring about this kind of unity is very much in americas interest. >> could i ask one followup? you said as conditions are unfolding that well create a new environment in which people will act including those around colonel gadhafi. is that -- do we read that to say you are in a sense giving up on influencing colonel gadhafi? that you are now aiming a lot of this at the people who are around him, who support him? >> i think ...

We look to them for continued leadership as well as active participation and partnership going forward. with shaikh abdullah and the prime minister, i reiterated our strong and enduring partnership. the united states has an abiding commitment to gulf security and a top priority is working together with our partners on our shared concerns about iranian behavior in the region. we share the view that irans activities in the gulf, including its efforts to advance its agenda in neighboring countries,...

Meet. >> who -- [ inaudible ] >> a lot of people. >> not one -- >> no, no. a lot of people. yeah. >> senators have repeatedly suggested what they thought the president should have gone to congress to discuss separation of war before involving the united states in action with libya. my question to is you, what do you think of those comments? do you think that theres merit to that? and would you describe whats going on now as a war? >> no. i think the president made it clear in a meeting with cong...

Water, electricity, and gas supplies must be turned on to all areas. humanitarian assistance must be allowed to reach the people of libya. yesterday president obama said clearly that if gadhafi failed to comply with these terms there would be consequences. since the president spoke, there has been some talk from tripoli of a cease-fire. but the realty on the ground tells a very different story. colonel gadhafi continues to defy the world. his attacks on civilians go on. today we have been monito...