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George H.W. Bush: A line has been drawn in the sand. Withdrawal from Kuwait, unconditionally and immediately, or face the terrible…

On the recordDecember 31, 2006
A line has been drawn in the sand. Withdrawal from Kuwait, unconditionally and immediately, or face the terrible consequences.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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George H.W. Bush emphasized the urgency for Saddam Hussein to withdraw from Kuwait, warning of severe consequences if he did not.

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