Gen. Ham’s message for Gadhafi and his military
Commander of the U.S. Military mission in Libya Gen. Carter F. Ham, spoke with CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer about the NATO mission. A highlight from the interview is after the jump and a full transcript will be available after the program on CNN.com.
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Please credit all usage of the interview to CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer
Highlight from Full Interview
THIS IS A RUSH FDCH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
WOLF BLITZER, HOST: This is my last question, General. And it’s an opportunity for you. CNN is seen live around the world, including in Libya. And officers — your military to military — the officers surrounding Gadhafi might be watching right now. Gadhafi might be watching. His sons might be watching.
Look into the camera. What would you say to them right now, officer to officer?
GEN. CARTER HAM, COMMANDER, U.S. AFRICA COMMAND: I would say comply with the will of the international community, as outlined in the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973. Cease attacking civilians. Withdraw your arms and your — and your troops from areas in which they are — they are attacking civilians. Serve the people of Libya and not serve this illegitimate regime.
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