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S.Res.102 / 112th Congress

A resolution calling for a no-fly zone and the recognition of the Transitional National Council in Libya.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1682)

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 15, 2011

Applauds the bravery of the Libyan people, who are fighting to secure their universal rights against the violent dictatorship of Muammar Qaddafi.

Condemns Muammar Qaddafi for using overwhelming and indiscriminate violence against peaceful demonstrators and civilians, which has resulted in gross human rights abuses, grave loss of innocent life, and potentially crimes against humanity.

Welcomes the calls for imposing a no-fly zone in Libya.

Reiterates that it is U.S. policy that Colonel Qaddafi must leave power.

Calls on the President to: (1) recognize the Libyan Transitional National Council as the sole legitimate governing authority in Libya, (2) implement a no-fly zone in Libya with international support, and (3) implement a strategy to achieve the stated U.S. policy objective of Qaddafi leaving power.

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Who introduced it

Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R–AZ

Committees

  • Foreign Relations Committee
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  1. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1682)

  2. Introduced in Senate

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