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President Reagan: Speech on Airstrikes Against Libya, April 14, 1986
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- Опубликовано: 24 мар 2011
- President Ronald Reagan speaks to the American people to announce that the U.S. military has launched air strikes against the African country of Libya. The strikes targeted the country's leader, Colonel Mu'ammar Qadhafi. The President outlines the terrorist activites of Qadhafi and asserts the U.S. right to defend itself against terrorist attacks.
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A very eloquent speaker whether giving a speech or holding a press conference. Whether you agree with his policies or not, Reagan presented himself better than preceding and succeeding presidents.
obama and maybe clinton did comparable when humor was not involved. This guy had some insane comedic one liners though.
"He counted on America being passive....he counted wrong"
Totally badass
It's not "badass" it's violent as the bombings killed many more innocent Libyans than innocent Americans.
Trump isn't perfect, but he recently said "I'm going to bomb the shit out of them." As far as I can see, that's what we need, and it's what he's offering. Sign me up.
*****
Trump is going to fight ISIS. Hillary would have gotten us into a war with Russia. That's what's funny.
He didn't say that the "bombings" were badass.
He was referring to the total badass who made it happen.
Anything with detonated explosives is going to be violent.
No different than the two planes that hit the World Trade Center.
That violence killed many more innocent Americans than innocent terrorists.
He sure pulled out of Lebanon pretty fast after all those unarmed Marines died. Pretty passive to me.
President Reagan is a great President and we miss him.
ahhh you miss it to his stupied ass but gadafi next day he stills alive alike eagle hahahahaha
@@Another-Address wtf
Now we are left with a idiot
Yep
I'll give it to Reagan. He had conviction in his words. He meant everything he said. He truly cared about America, and it showed.
Speaking softly but holding a big stick,was how he described it. Gaddafi was no angel but he was misunderstood to a degree in the West. And the events in Libya since his 2011 deposition and murder have been nothing short of catastrophic.
"He counted on America to be passive. He counted wrong."
Best quote from Ronald Reagan
Gaddafi will always be better than Reagan
@@fytc910it goes without saying. reagan, the american thatcher. neoliberal policy has absolutely destroyed this world.
5:00 so long as I'm in this office. Mastery. Total confidence and sterness. No wish wash politically correct nonsense. This made me feel a little patriotic today as I haven't had that feeling in some time. That feeling has been eroded over the years bumpy elbows with the "guests"we have today in this country with no sort of history or patriotism. Regan, like myself and my grandfather(a world 2 b-17 pilot 37 missions over Berlin) were born on February 6. I feel kind of blessed as to share the birthday of two heros in my life. RIP Nancy. A true patriot as well who helped Ronald in times like this.
This, folks. This is how a president responds to a terrorist attack.
Bull, Hillary created ISIS, voting for the Iraq war to take out Saddam allowing terror cells to expand, siding against Assad in Syria and allowing the power vacuum to take over Libya.
Bullshit. His policies crashed the Soviet Union in a little more than 12 years (even Gorbechev admitted this).
Lol and it's ok to the U.S to terrorize people and bomb nations , lol fuck off troll
this speech gives me chills.
Wait why ?
Reagan was a great speech giver.
"He counted on America to be passive...he counted wrong." Best quote ever!!
3:00 "Today we have done what we had to do, if necessary we will do it again." What a great line. My dorm erupted in cheers when he said this line!
Would have loved to be there!!
The CIA has given / will give/ iron enemas to any and everyone that doesn't do what they're told. If you think that's worthy of cheering and supporting you're a sick puppy. Apparently you don't understand or like freedom. The CIA is the world's largest terror organization. You kids are brainwashed to react as such.
Today there is NO SUCH brave and straight, consequent leadership and punitive
Action in the WESTERN hemisphere, good bless RONALD WILSON REAGAN!!!!
Today pusyfied pacifist brainwashed cryptocommunists condemn legal defensive acts of US but support Putin's dirty schemes on internet.
The greatest President of the 20th century.
This is what an American president looks like , not the color of his skin , not the corruption of his politics. Just being true to the office and the American people.
He's the reason the Middle East wants us dead now more than ever.
+Ronnie Jackson LMFAO I'm waiting with bated breath for the reason why the greatest president of the 20th century is the cause of the current Middle East situation. This is going to be so fucking great.
A small soap dish has a better grasp of history and politics than you do.
Yea, I can hardly wait. I bet he's Googling like a madman for any liberal slant on this...
Um...no. His policies secured north Africa with the response to Qaddafi (who largely behaved after the attack on his compount) and support for Mubarak (a secular Middle East strongman who kept the peace). Mubarak enforced the Camp David accords, which secured the Nile River delta region.
Reagan's continued support of the mujahideen in Afghanistan (from the Carter administration) subverted the Soviet Union there and drove back their sphere of influence. You would correctly argue that this empowered the mujahideen (today Al Qaeda), but that was a mess that HW Bush and Clinton should've addressed.
Care to guess what happened with Obama's policy in both countries.
I remember when this happened. Afterwards, Reagan's popularity skyrocketed like it never did before. We sure need him, or someone exactly like him, in the Oval Office now.
Ronald Reagan was the best president in my lifetime
We need another Reagan in the Oval Office, did not take shit from any country that had terrorists. I think
Trump will do the same.
Reagan didn't kill Qadhafi either. He didn't need to. He was a powerful leader that no other country wanted to mess with.
Natty Daddy and its obvious that Trump wont be strong, he will just lick asses of the states like Russia and China
How is that obvious? Do you know something that the rest of us don't?
Did you get your crystal ball from the same guy that sold Jack his beanstalk beans?
"he will just lick asses"... Yeah. Right.
You voted for Hillary. It's ok. You can admit it. We all know.
Mike Fish i'm not sure trump will live up to reagan's standards :(
Reagan did not MESS AROUND. He put Qadhafi in His place REAL quick. I wish we had a president like that today.
+Steve Paul you can't be serious. when did war ever do any good ?
+Nick D World War 2
Gaddafi was a great man. Reagan a weak Zionist puppet
Lee Ryan a "great man"? How was he so great? Also Reagan bumped heads with Israel almost as much as Obama. Learn your history bub.
Lee Ryan Reagan also was a bad ass. He missile bombed Kadaffi and killed his wife and daughter. He FUCKED up Kadaffi's shit. Love it. Saint Reagan rules
One of the best presidents in my lifetime and one of the best speeches I've ever heard
Oh how I love President Reagan.
Me too. But trust me. As a European I miss Khadaffi also. Now he is gone, toppled by NATO and because of it, we are flooded by African migrants. There is no end.
This is what a real leader looks like.
"Self defense is not only our right, but our duty."
Damn right!
MURICA!
We miss you President Reagan. We miss you.
At least Reagan didn't go around the globe and apologize to our enemies like Obama does. Unlike Obama, Reagan was a REAL MAN.
You are right. He was one of a kind. Perhaps our greatest President.
I Love and miss him so very much!!!! Love you Mr. President!!! YOu are the BEST EVER!!!!
we need reagan now, and on 2001.
Presidents like this inspire confidence.
One of the greates statesmen with churchill and many others.
My respect, Mr Reagan.
I remember this day. I remember when the news alert came on television with a Statement from President Reagan in the Oval Office. What a statement! I am not a Historian, do not claim to be. I do know that Ronald Reagan was the first President I ever voted for, and to this date, the greatest President I have personally voted for, IMO.
This news alert was strong ... that cannot be denied. One thing is clear, after Vietnam, Watergate, Jimmy Carter, the hostages in Iran ... Ronald Reagan made us proud to be American again. We were a Yankee Doodle, Flag waving Nation again, proud to be born on the 4th of July. Will Ronald Reagan go down in the History books and with Scholars as the greatest American President of the Twentieth Century? I don't know. But in my book, absolutely. And so far, I am none too impressed with the Twenty-first Century and its Presidents; who seem to thrive on the divisiveness we now have. Briefly, after 9/11 We, as United States Citizens, came together as One ... briefly. However, the divisiveness gets worse with each passing day. We need another Ronald Reagan to unite the United States and Her Citizens again. Make us one again. And Proud to be American. I miss you, 'Ronnie'.
and I remember that sad day when you killed children in Tripoli...you are an evil
Wouldn't bother arguing... but I don't know how anyone couldn't like this guy. A GREAT president.
the greatest American president
No doubt about that!
Jeremiah Brooks wait about 7 years
@@Obs23456 thank God we have Donald Trump he's on the same wavelength of this gentleman Reagan was the best Trump watched him Trump smart Trump's got the balls Trump cannot be bought Trump's the badass plain and simple nor you nor anybody around you could withstand but this man is gone through I'm embarrassed at one time I voted Democrat that'll never happen again because they've screwed themselves and a lot of other people they lie they steal they cheap cheat
What that was trying to tell you is I voted for Reagan I voted for Trump there was a time where I wanted a woman president because I think women can do a lot of things and see things differently then a lot of men but not that woman she's a thief but it also shows you that there is no justice in this country really not who you know it's who you blow
I remember sitting in the rec room of the 22nd Marine Amphibious Unit on Camp Lejeune when this speech was made. If only we had a leader in the White House now instead of a marionette that can only deliver speeches, apologize, or play golf. R.I.P., it was an honor to have served in the USMC under you!
He was a brilliant American president.
Far more accountable and reliable than anyone else to my mind.
i had the privilage of having him as my commander in chief when i was in the army , we got well taken care of ...........god i miss president reagan ........
You personally bombed Libya ? how you feel if you were a libyan citizen?
@@ghassanjenainaty4212 stupid question
@@THOMAS81Z Stupid reply as well
Best President EVER. The men in the oval office after him haven't been close.
Where are the comments about Gods of War?
This is how a REAL president acts!
"Today we did what we had to do, and if we have to, we'll do it again. It gives me no pleasure to say that, and I wish it were otherwise."
Awesome.
Not only did he not take shit from anybody. Was very humorous as well.
We need a President Reagan NOW.
Don't know much about his work as President but the man could give a speech that is for certain.
President Ronald Reagan is exactly what a President should be. Period. Best two votes of my lifetime were for Ronald Reagan's Presidency. I miss 'Ronnie' ... we need someone like him today.
@@cindymartinez128do you realise AT ALL what his economic policy has done for the US and the rest of the world?
Another example of a perfect speech and delivery for President Reagan. He explains clearly and rationally but without asking for forgiveness. He does not mince words; he is direct and to the point without being bombastic and arrogant. You can tell he means business, and you can tell his convictions are complete and irrefutable. Again, all without the "look how tough I am" show many politicians like to put on (ahem, Trump). This guy was such a great leader.
Worth listening to and reflecting on.
why’s that?
God I miss that old man.
Many people don't know that Reagan was very bad. He was the one that started all the problems in the Middle East. Reagan also caused problems for poor people.
We need Presidents like JFK and Reagan now.
I remember like yesterday, being part of the ops.
God Bless this amazing man, RIP!!
He sure was one of the greateast american President of all time...
Much of my military Career was under Reagan You did not mess with American citizens. He did not
play or mess around Love the love the Military. Great Speaker.
If either candidate gave anything near this speech now, they would easily win.
Now in 2021 we have a mad dog running America. We need a strong and coherent leader back in the white house and again gain respect and deterrence from our enemies. However the enemy within is as dangerous as the enemy without.
One of the greatest cue card readers in the history of the American presidency.
"He counted on America to be passive...he counted wrong".
Strong! just watched this after the Trump's speech on the Syria attack......... Reagan was the man!!!!!!
"Go Fast Go Boom" Commander Woodall
Gods of war...Today, we have done what we had to do
And that's how you do it.
Reagan is dead steady. Lol
Laughingtoomuch...your a joker. Did they call you that when you joined the armed services? Reagan helped stabilize an economy that was in absolute shambles. Business and jobs roared back. We never fired a shot or entered into a war yet our friends felt safe and our enemies feared the mere thought of war with the United States. You are obviously a super left fucking asshole or just some hick from the sticks anarchist. Keep living that dream sgt Pyle.
EAS NJ I actually got offered position of engineer, and I declined! FUCK US ARMY! You do realize public debth trebled under Reagan the insane right?! "your a joker"; lol you don't even master your native tongue! Big pile of hilbilly shit!
Nice comeback post Sgt Pyle. I see your posts are as sharp as your education.
EAS NJ I am vehemently opposed to US army if only because they always fucking get involved in business that doesn't concern them! Is that sharp enough for you?!
You're one of these dummies that would serve with pride in a conflict where US interests wouldn't be at harm at all!
Reagan was one of best
Great man, great president. I really miss him
Ah, a President with a pair...wish we had one now!
if only we had ronnie instead of dueche obama
As a eighties child I'm living threw two cold wars god help us
Attendance April 19 2024
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Devin Joshua Schneider
Tell you what American. As a former British soldier of im proud as fuck to hear that!!!
I received a medal.
That was a great speech!! I ll say it again and again if our Greek government was pro -American in the 80's Greece wouldn't be in this economic mess!
there is a fantastic greek documentary called debtocracy on you tube about the greek economic mess. maybe you should hear what some of your smart fellow countrymen have to say about that before you start taking c grade hollywood actors (mr. "speed it up" ronald regan) seriously.
i don't have a country they are all sellouts to corporate interests and ignorant fuck ups.
i agree with you on that but i dont get your positive opinion on regan and the usa
Reagan took no shit. Love him ❤
MsHagaboy freedom dosent come without sacrifice
Lol "He Counted Wrong ." I love it.👍
well for one .. he funded and supported the vicious Nicaraguan rebels.. Iran-Contra affair . he supported dictators.. he bombed libyan cities.. he supported Racist apartheid government South Africa .. while Col. Gaddafi supported Nelson Mandela in his fight against the Apartheid.. he sold chemical and biological weapons to Saddam Hussein , he helped create the Taliban, he supported Guatemalan dictator Efraín Ríos Montt .. whose troops committed genocide... his hands are full of blood
Tell that to the native Miskito people who the Commie Sandinistas commited genocide against.
Def leppard brought me here
I love him and I'm not even northamerican haha
Actually they missed the target, one of the U.S planes was shot down and Gadaffi survived. But he's not going to tell you that.
It doesn't matter if they missed their targets, what matters is that Libya was bombed and Qaddafi got a real warn
That was mins after the strike, how could he know that quick! With all do respect I think ur talking out of ur bottom end!
What about Qaddafi's daughter? I would venture to say she wishes her father never ordered the disco bombing? Smart bomb took her leg off!
Money and weapons alone do not make a country a superpower. It's also the will to respond with force when challenged. The military is not a showpiece. When challenged, use it.
I slept through the whole exercise.
to quote tom Clancy god bless the man that won the war
to quote me fuck you and tom clancy and all your actors/politicians.
So did I Boyd! I loved the '80's and it still looks so natural to see President Reagan speaking from the Oval Office or from a podium with the presidential seal. Mr. Reagan loved America more than himself and that is a trait we have not seen since he and George Bush #1 served.
God bless you Reagan even tho I was a little kid when you were in office you were the best president we ever had and I'm hoping Trump will be a 2nd Reagan we need more republicans in office but no matter how good the next presidents are we will never have another Reagan he was truly an American legend R.I.P. Reagan
That's a good example (may be the best one) of a time when a president does what he has to do.
Gadaffi was one of the greatest man ever !
What a great President
I have always wondered if there has been any personal problem between Reagan and Qaddafi ???Since Reagan assumed office and they have been fighting each other.
Where's the "irrefutable evidence" ?
" this mad dog in the middleeast..."
Good speech - found out the u.s. is not playing around. Not kidding, it is what is lacking in policies now where you give too many warnings and not enough force..
hay its six years to the day I'm born
I remember this speech...we had been waiting for Regan to order the strike...and the subtle warning to Europe...😁 as a kid, I felt safer with him in the white house... he stood up to bullies around the world...🤷♂️
I slept through the whole thing hearing a 5" 54.
Ronald was a awesome president and he's a Republican
I am here to see this speech which I never saw as a 13 year old girl at the time. At least I don't remember seeing it although I'm sure my parted had it on the tv. But I know of it because of Def Leppards Gods Of War.
ليبيا الحلم دوله تحكمها القوانين ليس الاشخاص، ليبيا الحلم عليها ان تكون مثل اليابان ليس افغانستان.
There is no one like Ronnie.
And we sure could use Ronnie now in these tough times.
I believe Ronnie would have been quite shocked at President Obama's Health Care issue.
President Donald Trump just did the same FK thing!!!
poor people only account for 14 percent of Americans and he was loved by most of the people there too ,also who cares how many problems poor people have."If you work hard then you will succeed" that is my motto.Thank you and have a good night
I wish I could find words good enough to say about President Reagan. I tried and can't. So, I will just say, We miss you, sir. Rest easy.
Don't.
in 2009 Gaddafi came to New York City. Reagan a liar.
reagan, the scab.
I have a feeling he would have aproved of most if not all of the decisions our Government made during 9/11
Robots are still the same
You better go back and get your facts straight before you comment. Yes, some civilians were killed, unfortunately. But what you failed to say is that military targets were also bombed. As for your comment about Americans, I hope you aren't living in this country, if you are, then by all means LEAVE!!!!