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On the recordNovember 28, 1990
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.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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

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