President Reagan: Speech on Airstrikes Against Libya, April 14, 1986

President Ronald Reagan speaks to the American people to announce that the U.S. military has launched air strikes against the African country of Libya. The strikes targeted the country's leader, Colonel Mu'ammar Qadhafi. The President outlines the terrorist activites of Qadhafi and asserts the U.S. right to defend itself against terrorist attacks.

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[24klc67]

I remember when this happened. Afterwards, Reagan's popularity skyrocketed like it never did before. We sure need him, or someone exactly like him, in the Oval Office now.

[yashaazz]

I guess this means Iraq is allowed to invade us because of our terrorist acts too. Or do I sense a double standard?

[Politcalamity]

It's a real shame his mind had to go, because he lived to see the events of 9-11. And I would have very much loved to have heard his opinion on that day.

[chazman800]

nwo, you win americans do not care kill us please.