Nation of Islam leader news conference on Libya

(15 Jun 2011) SHOTLIST
NB: NO SLATE
1. Wide exterior of United Nations (UN) building, pan right to Millennium Hotel
2. Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan walking to the podium
3. Wide of Farrakhan
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Minister Louis Farrakhan, Leader of the Nation of Islam:
"The actions of NATO along with the United States, Canada, Qatar and members of the Arab League engaging in this errant behaviour are creating conditions that will ultimately bring about the destruction of the United Nations and all those engaged in this action. Blinded by arrogance and the sense of power of these nations that they can do what they will. They cannot fathom the consequences of their actions."
5. Cutaway of Farrakhan DVD being presented for sale
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Minister Louis Farrakhan, Leader of the Nation of Islam:
"Why are you angry with him? What has he done to bring down on him the wrath of the West? The honourable Elijah Muhammad said to me the three most hated of men are: one, a rich man who gives away his wealth to the poor, a wise man who shares his knowledge with the ignorant and the man to whom the Holy Quran is revealed. Why do you hate Gadhafi, does he share the wealth of Libya with the poor? Well if he does, and he does, doesn't that make you America look bad?"
7. Wide of Farrakhan at podium
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Minister Louis Farrakhan, Leader of the Nation of Islam:
"America is ruled by special interests not by the needs, rights and interests of the American people, and you dare to say that the Arab world that is rising wants your Democracy. No. They want liberty, they want justice, they want equity, they want a government that serves the needs, rights and interests of the people. That's what they want and this is why Moammar Gadhafi said, this is not Egypt, this is not Tunisia, this is not Bahrain. This is not that because he has looked out for the needs, rights and interests of the Libyan people. That does not mean to say that there is no dissatisfaction in Libya and whether that dissatisfaction is legitimate or not."
9. Farrakhan leaving podium
STORYLINE
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan on Wednesday lambasted the UN, the US, and the "coalition of demons" that he said makes up NATO, accusing them of trying to assassinate Moammar Gadhafi and promote regime change in Libya.
Farrakhan said the United Nations and its 15-member Security Council have no legitimate right to exist for passing the resolution that has allowed NATO to take military action in Libya.
The Chicago-based Muslim clergyman, addressing a news conference a block from the UN, defended his "brother leader Gadhafi" and praised his leadership of the North African country for more than four decades.
Farrakhan said he sees America as being, "ruled by special interests not by the needs, rights and interests of the American people."
"And you dare to say that the Arab world that is rising wants your Democracy. No. They want liberty, they want justice, they want equity, they want a government that serves the needs, rights and interests of the people." he said.
The Security Council on March 17 voted 10-0 with five abstentions to approve the creation of a no-fly zone over Libya and authorise "all necessary measures," a phrase commonly associated with force, "to protect civilians and civil-populated areas under threat of attack."
Swept up by political changes across the Arab world, Libya's opposition began holding large peaceful demonstrations earlier this year.
But they took up arms when their chants for change were answered by government gunfire.
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[@realniggashit3]

Former US attorney general Ramsey Clark was sitting behind Farrakhan on the right. He was also one of Saddam Hussein's defense lawyers. He died last April. Rest in peace.

[@thenewthought86]

RIP Brother Qadhafi

[@robertblackshear8963]

THE GREATEST LEADER OF THE LAST MILLENNIUM. GADDAFI WAS A TRUE PEOPLES LEADER. FACTS.

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Thanks you too sir god bless you

[@touraylamin4965]

True talk

[@jgtgghgg2300]

They weren't ready for the african libya they weren't ready to see king gaddafi taking actions and make africa a one hand !!!

[@soiree8146]

ARE YOU THAT FEARFUL THAT YOU WOULD CHOP THIS UP?

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[@bel8774]

Tell the truth Elijah and yo son Minister Farrakhan #1thou

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ALLHU AKBAR

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[@Natanel-Alers]

Why did you guys chop it it wtf?

[@MrAmiron2001]

Qaddafi, Saddam Hussein , Jaffar Numeri they were the best leaders who lead their country to become independent and their people to live decent life, enjoying what God gave them from natural sources “livestock, cotton, gum arabic, sorghum, and sesame also oil, and gold .America , Emirates they think they deserve what other countries own they hate to see us rising

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He's right

[@timheavyable]

May Gadaffi rest in peace. A great leader greatly missed. NATO murdered him because he wanted to use the gold Dinar for his countries oil. He knew dollars are as valuable as toilet roll .

[@Byeleavemealone2]

This man is such a liar

[@fytc910]

How is he a liar? What was one falsehood that he ever said about Gaddafi?

[@Byeleavemealone2]

@@fytc910 he’s a liar a con he’s not Muslim next

[@Stivieniknak]

Where’s the lie??

[@victorlatimer1009]

​@fytc910 This man is a prophet. Rest in peace and rise in power Mr Khadaffi!!❤

[@danialkaan]

Is this Bush?