DARYN KAGAN, CNN ANCHOR: But first, it is in our "CNN 20" segment, a look back at the U.S. bombing of Libya in 1986.</s>PHILLIP TURNER, CNN PRODUCER: Gadhafi had been singled out as a supporter of terrorism, and it was a very difficult time between the United States and Libya.</s>RONALD REAGAN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: We're aware of intensive Libyan preparations that were already under way for terrorist operations against Americans. Mr. Gadhafi must know that we will hold him fully accountable.</s>CHRISTOPHER TURNER, INT'L DESK ASSIGNMENT EDITOR: Libyan terrorists were accused of setting off an explosion in a Germany disco. And in response, the U.S. bombed Libya.</s>FRANK SESNO, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): The president hastily and secretly conferred with congressional leaders, but the decision was made. In fact, the administration had been carefully building its case for military action for months.</s>GEORGE SHULTZ, SECRETARY OF STATE: A nation attacked by terrorists is permitted to use force to prevent or preempt future attacks.</s>SESNO: The president has now turned that policy from words to deeds and shows every intention of sticking with it.</s>REAGAN: The United States won but a single engagement in a long battle against terrorism. We will not end that struggle until the free and decent people of this planet unite to eradicate the scourge of terror from the modern world.</s>SESNO (on camera): The president and his advisers say they're prepared for the consequences of this new military campaign against terrorism. Says one top official here, the administration is engaged in a steady progression of actions that will stop, only when Gadhafi stops.
CNN 20: U.S. Warplanes Attack Libya, April 14, 1986