Gaddafi Quotes: Best of Muammar Gaddafi’s statements to the public (PHOTOS)
“Democracy means permanent rule.” —Col. Muammar Gaddafi on his decision to stay in Libya.
Muammar Gaddafi seized power in Libya at the age of 27 in 1969. For the last 4 decades, he's been astounding audiences at home and abroad in his career as a speechmaker.
His quotes have ranged from delusional to outlandish. Here are some of the best of the best.
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