George Bush actually said...

The United States has been in touch with the Government of Israel to express its outrage over the missile attacks by Iraq.

Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on United States Response to Iraqi Missile Attacks on Israel

01/16/1991

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I also urge the American people to celebrate those days from Flag Day through Independence Day as a time to honor America.

I direct government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Federal Government buildings.

I do hereby proclaim June 14, 1990, as Flag Day, and the week beginning June 10, 1990, as National Flag Week.

I urge all Americans to display the flag at their homes and other suitable places on that day.