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“Actually I can't imagine Nato troops on the ground and I think it's also important to send that very clear message to the UN and other organisations right now so that appropriate plans can be in place in due time and the Gaddafi regime can collapse soon.”

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Anders Fogh Rasmussen

Anders Fogh Rasmussen is a former Prime Minister of Denmark, born on January 26, 1953. He has made significant contributions to Danish and international politics during his career. more

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