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Scruples, morals. >> reporter: in the early '80s, tensions between the u.s. and libya intensified. >> we know that this mad dog of the middle east has a goal of a world revolution, muslim fundamentalist revolution targeted on many of his own arab compatriots. >> reporter: after years of minor scrimmages of u.s. and libyan aircraft, gadhafi turned into public enemy number one. bombings in rome, vienna and then a lis coin west berlin frequented by americans, all linked to libya. the u.s. retaliates. >> at 7:00 this evening, eastern time, air and naval forces of the united states launched a serie...

Targeted on many of his own arab compatriots. >> reporter: after years of minor scrimmages of u.s. and libyan aircraft, gadhafi turned into public enemy number one. bombings in rome, vienna and then a disco in west berlin frequented by americans, all linked to libya. the u.s. retaliates. >> at 7:00 this evening, eastern time, air and naval forces of the united states launched a series of strikes against the headquarters of terrorist facilities and military assets that support gadhafi's activities. >> reporter: that attack left 100 libyans dead, including gadhafi's daughter. some believe for re...

>> the united states launched a series of strikes against the headquarters terrorist facilities and milt assets that support moammar gadhafi's activities. >> despite his recent steps to neutralize the islamic fighting group, experts say there are other groups that could threaten to seize power if he leaves. cnn national security contributor fran townsend traveled to libya last year to meet with gadhafi and his sons at the government's invitation. >> what are the likelihoods of a militant group rising to power in libya if the family leaves the scene? >> i worry about the broader group doctor, a...

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