Obama: NATO to Take Over Libya Ops In 2 Days

28 Mar 2011 DefenseNews AFP

WASHINGTON - NATO will take command of all coalition military operations in Libya on March 30, U.S. President Barack Obama said March 28 in a nationally televised address. Attempting to convince a war-weary public about his decision to intervene in Libya, Obama vowed also that the U.S. military would reduce its own involvement as allies step up to bear the brunt of the operations. "In that effort, the United States will play a supporting role - including intelligence, logistical support, search and rescue assistance, and capabilities to jam regime communications," he said.