Joint Statement by the United States and Libya

The State Department ^ | May 30, 2008 | Office of the Spokesman

[death2tyrants]

Joint Statement by the United States and Libya

Following is the text of a joint statement by the United States and Libya:

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Representatives of the United States and Libya met in London May 28-29 to begin negotiations on a claims settlement agreement. Both parties affirmed their desire to work together to resolve all outstanding claims in good faith and expeditiously through the establishment of a fair compensation mechanism.

In this context, both parties reiterated their commitment to further develop bilateral cooperation. They affirmed their mutual cooperation to combat terrorism. They also recognized the 2003 historic and courageous decision taken by Leader Qadhafi to renounce weapons of mass destruction.

[death2tyrants]

"I will do whatever the Americans want, because I saw what happened in Iraq, and I was afraid."-Gaddafi

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,106721,00.html

Or, the Democrat/MSM version of events: The war in Iraq has made us less safe.

[happinesswithoutpeace]

Is this talking about Lockerbie claims? I thought that was done?

[PAR35]

I would guess earlier claims, such as the C-130s that were purchased but not delivered, and various American properties expropriated.

[happinesswithoutpeace]

Ah. Thanks. When it comes to Libya that first thing that pops into my head is 103, but I think the last of that in the US was Pan Am’s civil suit which got cash for insurers and ticket holders.