What Obama has to tell America about Libya

Gerald · 03-28-11, 08:13 PM

US President Barack Obama has defended the first war launched under his presidency, insisting US military involvement in Libya will be limited.

Addressing Americans, he said US intervention had saved "countless lives" threatened by the forces of the "tyrant" Muammar Gaddafi.

But having led the initial campaign, the US would hand over to Nato allies on Wednesday, he said.

Meanwhile, the rebel advance inside Libya has been slowed down near Sirte.

'Regime change' ruled out

"Tonight, I can report that we have stopped Gaddafi's deadly advance," Mr Obama said, speaking from the National Defense University in Washington DC.

But the lead in enforcing the no-fly zone "and protecting civilians on the ground" would now move to US "allies and partners".

"Because of this transition to a broader, Nato-based coalition, the risk and cost of this operation - to our military, and to American taxpayers - will be reduced significantly," Mr Obama said.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12888826

Note: Update Record,29 March 2011 Last updated at 00:28 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Libya: Obama defends war, insists US role is limited US President Barack Obama has defended the first war launched under his presidency, insisting US military involvement in Libya will be limited. Addressing Americans, he said US intervention had saved "countless lives" threatened by the forces of the "tyrant" Muammar Gaddafi. But having led the initial campaign, the US would hand over to Nato allies on Wednesday, he said. Meanwhile, the rebel advance inside Libya has been slowed down near Sirte. 'Regime change' ruled out "Tonight, I can report that we have stopped Gaddafi's deadly advance," Mr Obama said, speaking from the National Defense University in Washington DC. But the lead in enforcing the no-fly zone "and protecting civilians on the ground" would now move to US "allies and partners". "Because of this transition to a broader, Nato-based coalition, the risk and cost of this operation - to our military, and to American taxpayers - will be reduced significantly," Mr Obama said. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12888826 Note: Update Record,29 March 2011 Last updated at 00:28 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie