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On the recordFebruary 28, 1991
Well, I plan to thank the allies. I was just talking to Bandar, His Royal Highness, about calling King Fahd. I've not done that yet because I think, in his first 24 hours of emotional victory, if you will, there are many things on his mind. But I will certainly be thanking him in one way or another for the extraordinary cooperation. And of course, our commander out there has expressed his gratitude, and I know Secretary Cheney has, through proper authorities. So, we will make clear to the Ambassador's countrymen how strongly we feel about it. And I think they--it's been a two-way street--they have been--I've watched the response from the Saudi troops, and it's been a two-way street. Their joy, I think, being side by side with our people. The Prince. That's true.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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