Obama Defends U.S. Military Campaign In Libya

Obama Defends Military Campaign In Libya -- L.A. Times

The president says in a TV address that the U.S.-led effort helped prevent a humanitarian crisis that would have 'stained the conscience of the world.'

Reporting from Washington — In his first major speech to the nation since the operation was launched more than a week ago, President Obama said progress had been made in preventing a humanitarian crisis in Libya thanks to the American-led effort.

Outlining his decision in a nationally-televised addressed, the president said the United States and the world "faced a choice" when confronted with a dictator bent on killing his own citizens.

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