U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement regarding the Administration's decision to provide life-saving medical services to wounded Libyans:
"I commend the Administration for providing life-saving medical services to wounded Libyans. We honor the many sacrifices that the Libyan people have made to liberate their nation, and our commitment to help with the care and treatment of Libya's injured citizens reflects America's strong, bipartisan support for the continued success of Libya's democratic revolution.
"Today's announcement is a good step, and I hope more will follow, because Libya's need for additional medical care is enormous. In particular, many Libyans now require prosthetics and the related rehabilitation so they can return to their lives and contribute to their nation's future. I encourage the Administration to build on today's decision by transporting more Libyans to U.S. medical facilities in Europe and by deploying a U.S. hospital ship to Libya or Malta, where it can contribute to our humanitarian mission on behalf of all Libyans.
"The Libyan revolution is not over; it is just entering its next phase. And now, as before, the people of Libya continue to look to the United States to support their aspirations. In this key mission, America must continue to lead."