English subtitles for clip: File:US Supports No-Fly Zone Against Libya.ogv

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Libyan troops loyal to Muammar Qaddafi continue their march eastward,

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toward the rebel stronghold of Benghazi,

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and opposition leaders are warning of the risk of genocide

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among civilians who might be caught in this crossfire.

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The possibility of a deadly siege of Benghazi

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apparently prompted the Obama administration

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to back a resolution of the U.N. Security Council that would give the

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international community several options to help the rebels.

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Susan Rice, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, says Washington is

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willing to consider measures beyond a no-fly zone.

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Rice: "The U.S. view is that we need to be prepared to contemplate steps

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that include but perhaps go beyond a no-fly zone.

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At this point, as the situation on the ground has evolved,

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and as a no-fly zone has inherent limitations in terms of protection of civilians at immediate risk."

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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been visiting countries in the Middle East,

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where authoritarian leaders have been ousted

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by mostly peaceful protests in recent weeks.

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Although the Obama administration is not calling for the use of U.S. ground forces

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in Libya, Clinton made clear Thursday that a no-fly zone in Libya

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would likely include ground attacks.

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Clinton: "There is a lot of very intense discussion occurring, but it is important to recognise that

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military experts accross the world, know that a no-fly zone requires certain actions taken

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to protect the planes and the pilots, including bombing targets like the Libyan defense systems."

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The rapid advance of Libyan government forces has put

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pressure on the Obama administration to support military intervention.

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Under-Secratary of State William Burns warned U.S. lawmakers on Thursday of

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the risks involved if Muammar Qaddafi defeats the rebel forces in Libya.

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Burns: "The dangers of him returning to terrorism and violent extremism himself,

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the dangers turmoil that he could help create, at a very critical moment elsewhere in the region."

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Many members of Congress, like Democrat John Kerry,

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chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee,

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say the international community must act now.

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Kerry: "The old rules of impunity for autocratic leaders don't stand.

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But time is running out for the Libyan people. The world needs to respond, immediately."

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A no-fly zone over Libya is supported by the Arab League, and U.S. officials say Arab governments 

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must play a central role in any military action against Libya.

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Meredith Buel, VOA News, Washington.