Pelosi Statement on President’s Briefing on Situation in Libya

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi statement following the President’s briefing on the situation in Libya with the bipartisan, bicameral leadership of Congress:

“Last week, the President briefed the bipartisan Congressional leaders about the international action to fulfill the U.N. Security Council’s resolution to protect innocent Libyans from the ‘show no mercy’ threat by Qadaffi.

“This afternoon, the President again briefed the leaders about the status of our limited involvement in Libya, and the transfer of command to NATO. According to the President, the Secretary of State, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Gen. Carter Ham, the intervention has saved civilian lives.

“As NATO takes control of operations in Libya, Members of Congress will receive a classified briefing from the Administration on these transition plans and our future role when Congress reconvenes next week.”