11/10/1989
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"President Bush, who has been for and against nation-building, says John Kerry has been for and against the war in Iraq."
"the White House also said they may ask the United Nations for a new resolution that would help persuade the allies to stand firm."
"The defeat of a key ally in Iraq and against terror does not mean victory for terrorists."
"The Bush administration says the trip is not a good idea."