AL JAZEERA ENGLISH: Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader, has made an unexpected appearance in Green Square, speaking to a crowd of his supporters.
"We can defeat any aggression if necessary and arm the people," Gaddafi said, in footage that was aired on Libyan state television on Friday.
"Dance … sing and get ready … this is the spirit … this is much better than the lies of the Arab propaganda," he said.
He referred to Libya's war of independence with Italy, in a speech that appeared to be aimed at rallying what remains of his support base, with specific reference to the country's youth.
"I am in the middle of the people.. we will fight … we will defeat them if they want … we will defeat any foreign aggression," he said. >>> Al Jazeera and agencies | Friday, February 25, 2011
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