The World - News from Jan. 30, 1986
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The White House brushed off Libyan leader Moammar Kadafi’s purported offer to urge an end to terrorist attacks in Europe if the United States promises not to attack his country. “This seems to be another of Col. Kadafi’s public relations ploys,” said White House spokesman Larry Speakes. “By publicly acknowledging his role in terrorist attacks, he is giving credence to being his own smoking gun. We are interested in deeds, not words, and will be watching his actions very carefully.”
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