Thursday, October 20, 2011

Hillary Clinton details new aid package to Libya

During a visit to Tripoli, the Secretary of State acknowledges that the U.S. wants to see dead Muammar Gaddafi, the Obama administration gives millions of new aid

The Obama administration has offered millions of dollars in new aid to Libya as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged countries unstable new leadership to commit to a fee free and democratic future, and recognized in terms unusually strong indications that the United U. S. like to see the former dictator Muammar Gaddafi dead.

"Hopefully you will be captured or killed before so you do not have to fear the most," Clinton said students and others at a meeting-style mayor of the capital. " / Aa>

far, the U.S. has generally avoided saying that Gaddafi should be assassinated. U. S. Officials say they they want to see justice, something that Clinton also said that during his visit in one day.

"I am proud to be here in the land of the free Libya," Clinton said. "The United States is proud to be for you in your struggle for freedom and we will continue with you as you continue this journey. "

He met the head of the National Transitional Council of Libya, Mahmoud Jibril, offering about $ 11 million in additional aid. The new aid increases the contribution of Washington since the uprising against Gaddafi began in February at about U.S. $ 135 million.

The new aid includes medical care for the wounded, additional assistance to secure the weapons that many fear could fall into terrorist hands. Aid said that the money was intended in part to an ongoing commitment to support the United States in what will be a difficult step to free elections and a new government after four decades of dictatorship.

"Now begins the hard part," Clinton said before a meeting with leaders of the transition.

Clinton spoke repeatedly to the importance of including all factions in a future democratic government, a reference to fears among the Libyans to those with ties to the Gaddafi regime will be punished.

"The important thing now is to ensure that Qadhafi and his regime are ultimately unable to stop the new Libya," Clinton said. "We do everything possible to avoid causing problems."

contacts with the leaders of the interim body, Clinton noted that the fight is not over yet, but said NATO will continue to protect civilians, as the threat continues.

"We are encouraged by the commitment of the National Transitional Council to take steps to unite the country," he said. But the secretary also said that "all members of all militias should see the benefits of joining the new government. "
Some of the new health care, announced Tuesday that will help evacuate wounded soldiers who need serious medical care on board. Clinton has seen dozens of fighters, as he entered the hospital.


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