We already said that we will then transition to a NATO command and that our partners would take on a lot of the responsibility for the no-fly zone and striking targets on the ground.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing with Jay Carney and Ben Rhodes

Again, the questions around timeline and the enduring nature of our responsibility to enforce a no-fly zone would be far more ambiguous.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

Washington wants France, Britain, Canada and other coalition partners to take responsibility for day-to-day enforcement of the no-fly zone over Libya.

WSJ: Libyan Raids Show Obama Doctrine in Action