Obama Condemns ‘Outrageous’ Libyan Violence; No Mention of Gaddafi
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WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama on Wednesday condemned the violence in Libya as “outrageous … and unacceptable” and said he was dispatching Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Geneva for international talks aimed at stopping the violence.
Obama said he was studying a “full range of options” to pressure Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s regime to halt attacks against Libyans as violent clashes spread throughout the North African country. He said the options included “actions” — presumably sanctions among them — that the U.S. could take with its allies as well as steps it might take by itself.
“We are doing everything we can to protect American citizens,” Obama said in brief remarks at the White House, his first public comments after days of violence in Libya. He appeared with Clinton after the two conferred on the situation at the White House.
“We strongly condemn the use of violence in Libya,” Obama said. “The suffering and bloodshed is outrageous, and it is unacceptable. So are threats and orders to shoot peaceful protesters and further punish the people of Libya.”
He spoke in the wake of uprisings in neighboring Egypt and Tunisia. The week-old protests in Libya have been met by a far more brutal response from militiamen loyal to Gadhafi.
Obama broke his public silence on the violence after the U.S. succeeded in beginning evacuations of American citizens from the chaotic situation.
Earlier, White House spokesman Jay Carney said that Obama “strongly condemns” the bloodshed in Libya. Carney said that “a lot of options are under review — sanctions, other options” to end the fighting.
The president said that Clinton would attend a meeting in Geneva of the U.N. Human Rights Council on Monday. “She’ll hold consultations with her counterparts on events throughout the region and continue to ensure that we join with the international community to speak with one voice to the government and the people of Libya.”
Obama also said that Bill Burns, the undersecretary of state for political affairs, to travel across Europe making stops to talk to allies about the developments.
Obama had issued a written statement on the situation in Libya last Friday, but this was the first time he has spoken publicly about the crisis.
“We are doing everything we can to protect American citizens,” Obama said. “That is my highest priority. In Libya, we’ve urged our people to leave the country, and the State Department is assisting those in need of support.”
“This is not simply a concern of the United States. The whole world is watching,” he said.
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Comments (42)
Evileye
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 11:33amDo Dumb And Dumber really think anyone care if “da is Outraged”
Report Post »These two go about the world on their hands a knee Kissing -A
hoping some one will listen to groveling, Sick ,Sick
MeanReverting
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 11:25amHeadline should read:
OBAMA MAKES TOOTHLESS STATEMENT ON CRISIS IN LIBYA AFTER 9 DAYS
Report Post »RETIRES TO PLAN WH MOTOWN PARTY WITH FIRST LADY
liljoey
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 9:55amOBAMA HAS TO GO-in my opinion he is the worst president we have ever had-Take notice most of his press releases occur during becks show- a cool way to keep beck silent for a while?-America better wake up an realize that we are headed for a socialistic an communist way of life-Do you like having a choice on what to say an buy an do- keeping on the path we are on now- will lead to only to one choice- an that choice- is what the socialistic an communist will shove down your throat -it will be a take it or leave it situation-with implications beyond your wildest dreams-America WAKE UP- dont let the freedoms we enjoy everyday -become freedoms of the past-
Report Post »temple62
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 9:23amObama is assisting in Qaddafi‘s escape plans from Libya and doesn’t want the Christians of the world to be aware of this…..yet!
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 7:37amIt was a weak statement from a weak leader and a weak man.
Report Post »jerryod1627
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 6:43amHe is not going to say anything bad about any of these dictators, they are his buddies and obama would like to be just like them!
Report Post »EP46
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 6:35amWe are not getting the truth on what is happening in Libya. We sit back 9 days and wait on potus to say something. He waits till the ‘organizers’ across the Muslim world kill the people of Libya and oil prices shoot up then he gives a ‘girly’ speech. He is doing his job well. Our enemies are very proud of him. They must get Gadhafi out just as they had to get Mubarak out of Egypt because regardless of their EVIL, neither would let the Islamic Terrorist take over their countries, but now they can…and Barry helped and is happy. Welcome to the United Socialist States of America. obama WILL destroy America….that is his only purpose in life…and his ‘handlers’ are pushing him fast now.
Report Post »belleharbor
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 5:26amGet it Obama is a thug also.Why do you feel like he is some great communicator he is a failure to America.
Report Post »wash1776
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 1:37amWhat a miserable hypocritical coward. It takes that slimeball 9 days to say something and he doesn’t have the guts to mention that assassin by name. He needs to be impeached. He is the most worthless person that office has ever had in it. He truly sucks.
Report Post »lifewasgoodbefore911
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 1:06amYeah what about the four Us citizens executed by pirates Mr. President? What about their families? Mr. president, what about the country you represent? What about us we want to live just.like everyone else…do you care about your country mr. president…if your concern, mr. president is for the other countries in the world, I can think of many atrocoties you show no.concern for? What answer would mr. president have to these question…..what about our citizens in the gulf region…..what about the millions of un employed…why is secretary clinton not dong her job for.our country……WHEN ARE THE PROBLEMS OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GOING TO BE A CONCERN FOR THE UNITED STATES
Report Post »GOVERNMENT……
welloddyfriggindah
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:47pm“We are doing everything we can to protect American citizens. It is my highest priority,” Obama said at the White House.
Well, I hope he isn’t focussing like a laser beam. If he is…their screwed!
Report Post »welloddyfriggindah
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:52pm‘they’re’ genius!
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:31pmto bad he does not recognize the peoples of the Sovereign States of Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio in the Great Lakes region in North America; where THE PEOPLE are trying to get out from under oppressive taxes.
Report Post »ICANHANDLETHETRUTH
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:28pmObama send over some aircraft carriers and a few warships, quit dicking around and let them know you have a pair !!!!!!!!!!Good grief Charlie Brown
Report Post »redbone007
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:15pmRemember Kissinger comments: Obama main task is to create a new world order and he will head it.
Kissinger: Obama Will Create A New World Order
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SISUIhprOa8
Kissinger talks more about Obama and the New World Order
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMVrxgvR_Xw&NR=1
joan k
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:46pmThis is the REAL reason Obama is not calling out Gaddhafi:
http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=267361#ixzz1EpUjWVjb
Report Post »Bob1943
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:07pmBy golly, I think that link hits the nail right on the head, Moammar is a a buddy, if not to Obama himself, to Obama’s associates, and especially that great lover of all things American, the racist Reverend Wright..and, of course, Louie Farrakan.
Report Post »How in the he!! were enough Americans stupid enough to elect this idiot, muslim, Constitutionally illegal POS??
Sirhogin
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:35pmI can‘t understand how America doesn’t see what this president is doing. The middle east has been burning, he is throwing gas on the fire, and today he comes out with a statement about gay marriage ? What is going on here?
Report Post »imareader
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:34pmoBama votes ‘present’..again.
Report Post »{but you gotta admit, he does a great bow.}
RightPolitically
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:23pmSending Hillary to Geneva. That ought to work. Oh yeah, sanctions too. Wow…….I’ll bet Kadafi is shaking in his boots now. Whatever happened back in the days before sanctions ever came into being? Let’s see, I think we used to KICK A** and ask questions later.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:20pmThis 9 day old response was faster than the oil spill…
Report Post »cstcomputers
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:07pmI’m really glad to know he wont fire on us this summer…
Report Post »Lucifers Hammer
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:02pmOh…is your little Prez BO upset that the score isn’t much higher. Nothing gets a tyrant all revved up like some good old chicago-style beat downs, right?
Report Post »Thomas
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:59pmturn sound down. add “I love Lucy” laugh track.
Report Post »DashRipRock
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:13pmor play Comfortably Numb
Report Post »by Pink Floyd
DashRipRock
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:58pmNEW WORLD ORDER
aaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahaaa
make mine to go
Report Post »eat-more-bacon-USA
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:53pmOh, don’t worry – Obama was very brusk and harsh with his inflatable Moammar Love Doll last night – I think the message got through.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:18pmWho has more ****** the pouts or the doll??? I think the doll!!!
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:28pmPartners in the New World Order
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:33pmhe was dispatching Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Geneva for international talks aimed at stopping the violence.
Report Post »——
So how more US taxpayer’s money will she be giving to moosies of the world ?
2012 is almost here ;-)
silcat
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:38pmread a couple of days ago that the UNITED NATIONS have 57 Islamic countries in it. That # sticks out to me. Just saying…..
Report Post »hifi74
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:56pmBut watch out for Gov. Walker, he’s daaaaangerous! Obama’s incompetence really knows no bounds does it?
Report Post »Conserving Ink
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:42pmObama will never condemn a tyrant, it would be a breach of professional courtesy.
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http://conserving-ink.blogspot.com/2011/02/you-have-been-adjusted.html
79USMC83
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 6:13amAmerica “chartered” a freaking ferry and has not said ONE word about the four Americans that were killed by pirates. The “Speech Giver” is selling America and Americans out. He is the most dangerous President to have ever been in office. Send in the FREAKING Marines to Libya and Somalia and do your FREAKING job you coward. The world is on fire and all you care about is Gay marraige !! Funny I wonder if Bush was still President if any of this would be even happening !!!
I would hate to think that Glenn Beck is right and that the “Speech Giver” is actually trying to DESTROY America !!
TRAITOR: One who betrays anothers trust is false to an obligation and or duty !!
Report Post »Shoot-To-Kill
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 6:21amWell this is clear to me. Isn’t it bad juju for a Muslim to talk bad about a Muslim brother ?
Report Post »libbsrnuts
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 7:18amFunny how Obama religiously follows Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals – Isolate and personalize your enemies – for all his Republican/Conservative enemies. But when it comes to REAL enemies, he can’t even mention their name. Amazing!
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