Back then, Qadaffy was supposedly reformed, and dismantled his WMD program, sending his son out into the world to make speeches about democracy. Bush’s fault for trusting that song-and-dance act without verifiability. Of course as soon as the wind shifted under Obama, Qadaffy re-set his sails and released him. “A wise man foresees that which will be born from present actions.” (Ethics of the Fathers, paraphrased somewhat.)
Got a link that shows he was released under Gaddafi?