Statement by the President on Libya Sanctions
Statement by the President on Libya Sanctions
The Libyan government’s continued violation of human rights, brutalization of its people, and outrageous threats have rightly drawn the strong and broad condemnation of the international community. By any measure, Muammar el-Qaddafi’s government has violated international norms and common decency and must be held accountable. These sanctions therefore target the Qaddafi government, while protecting the assets that belong to the people of Libya.
Going forward, the United States will continue
to closely coordinate our actions with the international
community, including our friends and allies, and the United
Nations. We will stand steadfastly with the Libyan people in
their demand for universal rights, and a government that is
responsive to their aspirations. Their human dignity cannot
be denied.
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