12/16/1981
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"This necessary and appropriate action was a pre-emptive strike, directed against the Libyan terrorist infrastructure."
"These strikes were conducted in the exercise of our right of self-defense under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter."
"We will take appropriate measures necessary to protect United States citizens in the exercise of our right of self-defense."
"May 1, 1986, is Law Day U.S.A."