This will not stand. This will not stand, this aggression against Kuwait.

George H.W. Bush

Press Conference, August 5, 1990

On Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.

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Topic

Persian Gulf War American politics International politics

Speaker

George H.W. Bush

Source

Press Conference, August 5, 1990

Medium

Press conference

Language

English

Time

1990 1990s 20th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

From

United States

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Citation

Bush, George H. W. Remark during news conference about the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. 5 Aug. 1990, South Lawn of the White House, Washington, DC, USA.

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