As western governments improve relations with Libya, they should press the government to improve its respect for human rights. Libya's cooperation in fighting terrorism should not mean carte blanche to commit abuse.
Quotes about libyas (6 Quotes)
What we're doing now in terms of our diplomacy with Libya is to ensure that that in fact comes true that there are tangible and intangible benefits for Libya-with us, with our European partners, with Libya's neighbors in the region- as it is welcomed back into the community of nations.
We welcome Libya's first steps toward reform. But the government has a long road to travel before it meets the international standards of human rights.
Libya has stated that weapons of mass destruction are not the answer for Libya's defense, ... Libya's actions entitle it to rejoin the international community.
I tried to find other avenues and other solutions, even through an activity with the African leader (Libya's Col. Muammar) Gaddafi. But we didn't succeed and there was the military operation.
Libya's clear obligation is to turn over the Lockerbie suspects to the (U.N.) secretary-general so they can be transported to the Netherlands for trial before a Scottish court.