08/21/1991
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"President Bush today tried to walk a very fine line, voicing concern for Lebanon's fragile government, while trying to backing Israel's right to self-defense."
"It's really sad. As a matter of fact, it's pathetic."
"It's really sad, where people are willing to take innocent life in order to stop that progress. As a matter of fact, it's pathetic."
"The Bush administration sees Syria and Iran behind Hezbollah's attacks as well as being behind the insurgency in Iraq, making this a dangerous and crucial moment for the United States."