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→United States intervention: public support for intervention
A hearing conducted by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee days before President Obama ordered intervention revealed differences of opinion between several Senators and the administration about the need for Congressional authorization, and the likelihood [[al Qaeda]] and other violent Islamists are poised to take advantage of the Libyan situation.
A hearing conducted by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee days before President Obama ordered intervention revealed differences of opinion between several Senators and the administration about the need for Congressional authorization, and the likelihood [[al Qaeda]] and other violent Islamists are poised to take advantage of the Libyan situation.
Public opinion initially was divided on support for President Obama's actions, however within 30 days opposition rose 15%<ref>http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/04/americans-rapidly-turn-against-obama-over-handling-of-libyan-intervention.php</ref> as the reality of what the intervention created began setting in.
===Mission creep===
===Mission creep===