Remarks by President Obama on Libya, February 23, 2011

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011 – 5:07 P.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Secretary Clinton and I just concluded a meeting that focused on the ongoing situation in Libya.  Over the last few days, my national security team has been working around the clock to monitor the situation there and to coordinate with our international partners about a way forward.

First, we are doing everything we can to protect American citizens.  That is my highest…