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Muammar Gaddafi's speech at the UN

Muammar Gaddafi addresses the UN general assembly.
Muammar Gaddafi addresses the UN general assembly. Gaddafi's lengthy speech touched on topics ranging from swine flu to JFK's assassination Photograph: Stan Honda/AFP
Muammar Gaddafi addresses the UN general assembly
Gaddafi complained about his long day: 'I woke up at 4am, before dawn!' Photograph: Emmanuel Dunand /AFP
Muammar Gaddafi drink water during during his speech to the UN general assembly
Gaddafi drinks a glass of water. The Libyan leader's speech lasted well over an hour Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters
Muammar Gaddafi holds up a document during his speech to the UN general assembly
Gaddafi holds up a document during his speech to the UN. Gaddafi said he hoped 'Obama stayed president of America forever' Photograph: Stan Honda/AFP
Muammar Gaddafi looks at his notes during his speech to the UN general assembly
Gaddafi looks at his notes Photograph: Emmanuel Dunand /AFP
Muammar Gaddafi holds a stack of speech notes, top, and a copy UN charter during his speech at the UN general assembly
Gaddafi holds a stack of speech notes, top, and a copy of the UN charter. Gaddafi said the UN security council should be renamed 'the terror council' Photograph: AFP
Muammar Gaddafi finishes his speech at the UN general assembly
Gaddafi finally finishes his speech, which lasted six times longer than his allotted slot Photograph: Rick Gershon/Getty
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