As Arabs protest, Obama administration offers assertive support
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on January 28th, 2011 5:34 am by HL
As Arabs protest, Obama administration offers assertive support
The Obama administration is openly supporting the anti-government demonstrations shaking the Arab Middle East, a stance that is far less tempered than the one the president has taken during past unrest in the region.
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