For more than four decades the Libyan people have been ruled by a tyrant - Moammar Gaddafi. He has denied his people freedom exploited their wealth murdered opponents at home and abroad and terrorized innocent people around the world - including Americans who were killed by Libyan agents.
Having a track record to live up to and the history of successes had become a hindrance. It becomes harder to break out of what people expect you to do.
