Marco Rubio Calls for U.S. to Support Libyan People

Florida Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, over at the site of iconic conservative magazine National Review,offered his thoughts on the uprisings that have shaken Libya.

In recent days, the world has watched in horror as the Gadhafi regime has brutally massacred its own people for simply expressing their desire to live in a free and peaceful Libya, Rubio wrote. Without hesitation, Americans should condemn the brutal Gadhafi regime and this wanton killing of civilians. We should unflinchingly support the Libyan peoples legitimate demands to build a freer and peaceful country.

Unfortunately, the administrations initial response has been inadequate, continued Rubio. Instead of taking the initiative, the administration is relying on other countries and international bodies to lead. For example, it makes no sense to rely on the United Nations Human Rights Council, a body that has long been comprised of, and even led by, some of the worlds worst human-rights abusers, including Libya.

"In addressing this crisis, the United States should remember the cold-blooded ruthlessness that the Libyan regime has demonstrated over decades. Remember that this regime was responsible for the deaths of 178 American airline passengers in a terrorist attack over Lockerbie, and has exported and promoted terrorism around the world," addedd Rubio. "Today, its target is the Libyan people, who simply yearn to usher in a new era of freedom as their neighbors in Tunisia and Egypt have peacefully done. America must stand with the Libyan people in this effort."

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