At the time, the Libyans claimed that it was so strong, so deep underground, it could withstand an aerial attack, a bombing attack.

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The fighters' ability to withstand this attack and then win themselves an American escort away from the line of fire was a moral victory beyond their dreams.

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The objective for all candidates at this point, he says, is to have as much cash on hand as possible in order to withstand the busy fall campaign season and to recover if something goes awry (such as an attack ad campaign) in early 2008.

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