George Bush actually said...

When an escalation is required from me, Saddam Hussein will know it.

Remarks on the Persian Gulf Crisis and an Exchange With Reporters

09/13/1990

More George Bush Quotes

As Iraqis stand up, we will stand down.

Our strategy can be summed up this way: As the Iraqis stand up, we will stand down.

I disagree with his position.

Setting a deadline for our withdrawal from Iraq would be -- quote -- 'a recipe for disaster.'