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State Department representative Chris Stevens reported on his four-month mission in Benghazi, revealing that U.S. "boots on the ground" were established shortly after the bombing began in March. The discussion characterizes the Libyan conflict as a pre-planned takeover of oil assets and the central bank by the Transnational Council (TNC).
Libya Transitional National Council, US Recognition and Funding
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced that the United States officially recognizes the Transitional National Council (TNC) as the legitimate governing authority of Libya. This recognition allows for the transfer of billions of dollars in frozen Libyan assets to the rebel council. The hosts criticize the media's portrayal of the rebels, noting that TNC ministers are being transported in C-130 aircraft and are requesting $3 billion in immediate aid, while civilian casualties from NATO drone strikes remain largely unreported.
