George Bush actually said...

I think it's in the national interest to try to help bring peace to that troubled corner of the world.

Interview With Steve Schiff of KPLR - TV in St. Louis

11/12/1991

More George Bush Quotes

We must always remember the importance of preparedness and the high cost of liberty.

But all I want to say about it is, it's dynamic. It's for real.

We must guard against the danger that old cold war allies will become new economic adversaries.

No Commander in Chief forgets the sacrifices of America's veterans.