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Images we've seen, all the first hand reporting and witnesses, what message does that sound, are you concerned about the message it sends to other dictators in the region, that repression works and the international community will stand by? >> i'm deeply concerned, but the united states has learned i think the hard way now that if we alone try to repress dictatorship with armed force, we are likely to be seen as part of the problem. >> what about under the cover of nato or u.n.? >> i would love to see this done by the united nations. it's unlikely because of russia and china? >> what about nat...

>> nato, there you've got neocolonial powers, quote unquote, seen by -- i would rather have it done that way than just by americans. the problem is, the u.s. carries the heavy burden. because of our on bases, because of our willingness to risk american lives, which is a beautiful thing about this country. but as a result, we often end up overcommitted in ways that leave us standing alone. it's great now to stay we've got to jump in and do something. but if we jump in and others don't come with us and we end up looking like once again imperials and bullies, not just to al qaeda and hamas, but t...