March 26, 1986
In the Mediterranean, the U.S. naval forces are continuing their exercises in the Mediterranean Sea as scheduled. No additional incidents with Libyan forces have been reported. Sixth Fleet surface vessels and aircraft continue to operate in the Gulf of Sidra in the same general area they have been for the past 2 days. The fleet remains clear of Libyan territorial waters.
Note: Larry M. Speakes read the statement to reporters at 9:27 a.m. in the Briefing Room at the White House.
Ronald Reagan, Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Speakes on the Gulf of Sidra Incident Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/258831
