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On June 9, Gaddafi wrote members of Congress, urging a ceasefire, saying:
Funding "humanitarian relief and assistance in fostering and furthering accommodation between the internal parties within Libya....are at odds."
"We are ready to sit at the table with appropriate internal interlocutors lead by the United States. Let's stop the destruction and begin the negotiations to find a peaceful solution for Libya. I appeal to you, as the great Democracy, to assist us to determine our future as a people. Our nation must not be colonized again by Europeans. Our country must not be divided again. Help us to achieve our own self determination."
Gaddafi specifically blamed France for wanting to seize Libyan oil, saying it "seeks to advance its own commercial interests" at the expense of America.
In addition, he warned that the Transitional National Council (TNC) has ties to Islamic extremists. Most are foreign nationals who've committed horrific atrocities against Libyan civilians during the conflict.
Early responses showed his outreach fell largely on deaf ears. Speaker Boehner's spokesman called it incoherent, "reinforc(ing) that Gaddafi must go."
Senate Majority Leader Reid's communication director was just as dismissive, saying "we don't much care what he has to say unless it includes a resignation."
Most important is NATO calling Gaddafi a legitimate target, confirming Washington's commitment to eliminate him belligerently or by Hague show trial.
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