Political Quotes

“on Israel and Saudi Arabia January 17, 1991 The Department of Defense has confirmed the firing of missiles from Iraq into Israel and Saudi Arabia. Damage assessments are being made. President Bush was informed of this action by NSC [National Security Council] adviser Brent Scowcroft earlier this evening. The President has also discussed this matter with Secretary of State Baker and Secretary of Defense Cheney. The President is outraged at, and condemns, this further aggression by Iraq. Coalition forces in the Gulf are attacking missile sites and other targets in Iraq.”