This is interesting. As some in the media are deep in speculation regarding which country Kadafi will seek asylum in, virtually ignoring his statement that he would rather die on Libyan soil, the US is employing an exist strategy, and the rebels are getting caught in a quandary now seeking a ceasefire:
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Libya Rebels Seek Cease-Fire After U.S. Vows to Withdraw Its Fighter Jets
By Zainab Fattah and Tamara Walid - Apr 1, 2011 11:34 AM ET
Libyan rebels called for a cease- fire as forces loyal to Muammar Qaddafi drove them back for a third day after sandstorms and clouds hindered NATO air strikes and the U.S. said it’s withdrawing all warplanes.
Qaddafi’s fighters must retreat from cities and nearby areas for any cease-fire deal, Mustafa Abdel Jalil, head of the rebel Interim National Council, said in a news conference televised today from their stronghold of Benghazi. He said rebel demands for freedoms must also be met. There was no immediate response to the offer from Qaddafi officials.
The rebels’ move comes one day after Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said U.S. jets won’t be flying with NATO forces over Libya after April 2. Mullen said planes would be made available only if requested by NATO. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates told Congress the U.S. will “significantly ramp down our commitment” to Libya except for electronic warfare, aerial refueling and surveillance.
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Libya Rebels Seek Cease-Fire After U.S. Vows to Withdraw Its Fighter Jets - Bloomberg
In my opinion, this illustrates a lack of commitment by our country from the very beginning, and my concern of leaving the rebels in a lurch seems to be a very real possibility. What have we really accomplished to this point, what do we want to accomplish going forward? Our President needs to hold a press conference and answer questions.