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Ruppersberger Applauds Move to Hand Over Control of Military Operations in Libya to NATO

Ruppersberger Releases Statement

For Immediate Release:                                                           Contact: Heather Moeder Molino
March 25, 2011                                                                        Office: (202) 225-7690
                                                                                                 Mobile: (703) 615-5371

Ruppersberger Applauds Move to Hand Over

Control of Military Operations in Libya to NATO

Ruppersberger Releases Statement

Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, applauds the move by the United States to hand over control of military operations in Libya to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).  All 28 NATO member countries agreed NATO will lead the effort to enforce the no-fly zone and protect Libyan civilians.  At the same time, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates agreed to contribute aircraft to the mission.

Congressman Ruppersberger released the following statement: