George Bush actually said...

We continue to favor a peaceful settlement of this crisis; at the same time, and as the Security Council vote demonstrates, there is growing resolve that Saddam's occupation of Kuwait not be allowed to stand.

Context

Statement on the United Nations Security Council Resolution Authorizing the Use of Force Against Iraq

11/28/1990

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