Colonel Gaddafi addresses Parliament

Colonel Gaddafi, after 41 years in power, addresses Libya's crisis with a speech in Tripoli. He presents himself as in control, offering a conciliatory tone and promising change. Gaddafi apologizes for past violence and urges unity to avoid foreign intervention, leaving Libyans with a choice.

What was the context of Gaddafi's speech in relation to the state of Libya?

What message was Colonel Gaddafi trying to convey to the world during his speech?

Describe the audience that Colonel Gaddafi spoke to during his keynote speech.

How did Colonel Gaddafi address the deaths of soldiers and civilians in his speech?

What choice did Gaddafi offer to his countrymen at the end of his speech?