Each and every American benefits daily, in numerous ways, from the work of Federal employees.

I think that facilitated the battle in a way that's kept your loss of life, our loss of life way, way down from the earlier predictions.

I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation not only to Minister Dumas but to the President of the French Republic.

Operations in the Persian Gulf February 27, 1991 Kuwait is liberated. Iraq's army is defeated. Our military objectives are met. Kuwait is once more in the hands of Kuwaitis, in control of their own destiny. We share in their joy, a joy…

for Eastern Europe February 27, 1991 Thank you very much. Nice to see all of you. Please be seated, and welcome, all. I'm very pleased to be here in my role as what's billed as a cameo appearance, in and out--[laughter]--and let you get on…

Withdrawal From Kuwait February 26, 1991 Saddam Hussein's radio statement last night contained the same diatribe as previous comments, with no commitment to complying with the 12 United Nations resolutions. His speech changes nothing. It…

Colombia February 26, 1991 President Bush. Mr. President, it has been a privilege to meet with you and to share our thoughts on critical challenges that our countries must face together. You're a man of courage, the worthy political heir…

Agreements February 26, 1991 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. Chairman:) Pursuant to subsection (b) of the Case-Zablocki Act (Public Law 95- 426; section 112b(b)), I transmit herewith a report prepared by the Department of State concerning…

Arlington, Virginia February 26, 1991 Thank you very, very much. And let me salute our Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of our Joint Chiefs, the Chief of Staff of the Army, Secretary of the Army behind me, Members of Congress that are…

I have never been more proud in my life of anybody than I am of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.

Hope is a waking dream.

The proposal I am transmitting to the Congress focuses on the investment, debt, and environment components of the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative.

Saddam's most recent speech is an outrage.

It is time for all Iraqi forces in the theater of operation to lay down their arms.

He is trying to claim victory in the midst of a rout.

We continue to prosecute the war.

Persian Gulf February 23, 1991 Good evening. Yesterday, after conferring with my senior national security advisers, and following extensive consultations with our coalition partners, Saddam Hussein was given one last chance--set forth in…

CENTCOM reports that they have detected no military activity which would indicate any withdrawal of Saddam Hussein from Kuwait. Similarly, there has been no communication between Iraq and the United Nations that would suggest a willingness…

The Soviet announcement yesterday represents a serious and useful effort which is appreciated. But major obstacles remain. The coalition for many months has sought a peaceful resolution to this crisis, in keeping with the U.N. resolutions…

Good morning. The United States and its coalition allies are committed to enforcing the United Nations resolutions that call for Saddam Hussein to immediately and unconditionally leave Kuwait. In view of the Soviet initiative which, very…

We remain determined to fulfill the U.N. resolutions.

The coalition will give Saddam Hussein until noon Saturday to do what he must do: begin his immediate and unconditional withdrawal from Kuwait.

Any breach of these terms will bring an instant and sharp response from coalition forces in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 678.

The world must make sure that Iraq has, in fact, renounced its claim to Kuwait and accepted all relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions.

She exemplifies the very best principles of public service.