Bill Clinton: “The United States imposed economic sanctions on Iraq in response to…”

On the recordAugust 12, 1998

The United States imposed economic sanctions on Iraq in response to Iraq's illegal invasion and occupation of Kuwait.

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Letter to Congressional Leaders Reporting on the National Emergency With Respect to Iraq

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