What is The U.S. Policy Towards The Civil War In Libya?

President Obama. White House Photo, Samantha Appleton, 3/3/11

Why Did It Take Obama Two Weeks To Publicly Call For Gaddafi To Go? The US President Arrives Late At The Table On Libya -- Niles Gardiner, The Telegraph

President Obama made an emphatic statement today directly calling on Libyan tyrant Muammar Gaddafi to “leave”, in a joint press conference with Mexican President Felipe Calderon. At the White House, the US president declared:

The United States, and the entire world, continues to be outraged by the appalling violence against the Libyan people. The United States is helping to lead an international effort to deter further violence, put in place unprecedented sanctions to hold the Qaddafi government accountable, and support the aspirations of the Libyan people. We are also responding quickly to the urgent humanitarian needs that are developing…

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More News On U.S. Reaction To the Civil War In Libya

Obama says Gaddafi must leave -- Al Jazeera
In person, on camera, Obama calls for Gadhafi to go -- Miami Herald/McClatchy News
Libyan leader should stand down as he has 'lost legitimacy', says Obama -- The Guardian
Obama Says Gadhafi Must Go, Sends Transport to Tunisian Border -- Wall Street Journal
Obama: Gadhafi 'Must Leave' -- Voice of America
Obama to Pentagon: Give me a list of options to protect Libyans -- Christian Science Monitor
Obama Keeps Libya Options Open -- Wall Street Journal
Obama keeps door open to military options in Libya -- L.A. Times
Obama Keeps Libya Options Open -- Market Watch
US examining 'full range of options' on Libya: Obama -- AFP
Pentagon monitoring Libyan use of air power -- Reuters

My Comment: After 2 weeks of heavy fighting in Libya .... the President finally speaks. My assessment .... I am completely underwhelmed.