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Tom Cole: “Libya is no better off. It's war torn and, you know, divided…”

Featuring: Tom Cole, Republican | U.S. House Oklahoma, 4th Congressional District

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Published | Video Starts at 23:15

… with the Iranians right now because Barack Obama basically, you know, decided to take out Muammar Gaddafi because he didn't like him. We didn't have any big interest there. And Libya is no better off. It's war torn and, you know, divided right now. So, you know, again, that wasn't the plan, I'm sure, but I think it's an unfortunate result any more than it was the plan. (23:15–23:21)

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