Transcription: I took this action only after reaching the conclusion that every other avenue was closed and the lives of American citizens were in grave danger. Noriega reportedly avoided capture by driving through the city in circles. According to his former aides, Noriega never took command of his forces during the fighting. He instead was moving from house to house within Panama City trying to escape U.S. troops, avoiding any contact with even his own top officers.
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