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Libya / Uprising / Obama #990377

ABC Evening News for Friday, Mar 18, 2011
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(Studio: Diane Sawyer) The message from President Obama that US forces may join with other countries against Libyan leader Muammar el-Kadhafi introduced.

(White House: Jake Tapper) Obama's position on Libya reviewed; details given about what may be done by Britain, France and Arab nations. [In speech, OBAMA - says Kadhafi must implement a cease-fire immediately and these terms are not negotiable; states we will stop the violence against civilians.] [Secretary of State Hillary CLINTON - says we will work with the international community.]

(Studio: Diane Sawyer) Report introduced.

(Washington: Martha Raddatz) The question of whether American forces can carry out a mission in Libya examined; details given {with map} about the plan of air attack, the option of a smaller no-fly zone, the option of a larger no-fly zone and how long the mission could continue. [Former Marine Corps fighter pilot Steve GANYARD†- comments on the threat and the question of helping the rebels on the ground.]

(Studio: Diane Sawyer, Christiane Amanpour) The chance that Kadhafi will step down or stop and pull back and a possible exit strategy discussed. The guests on "This Week" listed.

Reporter(s):
Sawyer, Diane;
Tapper, Jake;
Raddatz, Martha;
Christiane, Diane Sawyer,
Duration:
00:07:00

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