07/30/1991
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"Unfortunatley, in spite of more than 5 months of sustained diplomatic efforts, Saddam Hussein met every overture of peace with open contempt."
"It has been my distinct pleasure to welcome you to Washington and to this White House."
"We're thinking of you, and you are in our prayers."
"There can be no pause now that Saddam has forced the world into war."