Quote by Barack Obama

So while I will never minimize the costs involved in military action, I am convinced that a failure to act in Libya would have carried a far greater price for America.

So while I will never minimize the costs involved in militar

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This quote emphasizes the importance of taking military action in Libya and suggests that the consequences of not intervening would have been even more costly for the United States. It implies that although military actions might come with significant costs, such as financial expenses or potential risks, the repercussions of not taking action, perhaps in terms of security, stability, or reputation, would have been far worse. The quote addresses the necessity of considering the potential long-term consequences of both intervention and non-intervention before making crucial decisions.

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