Persian Gulf War

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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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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

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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.

A line has been drawn in the sand.

George H.W. Bush

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Persian Gulf War

Speaker

George H.W. Bush

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1990 1990s 20th century

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Bush, George H. W. Decision to send U.S. troops to defend Saudi Arabia against Iraqi troops. 8 Aug. 1990, Washington, DC, USA.

I was in the unenviable position of being for the war but against the troops.

Bill Hicks

Relentless

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Supporting the troops Persian Gulf War

Speaker

Bill Hicks

Source

Relentless

Genre

Comedy (stand up)

Language

English

Time

1991 1990s 20th century

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Hicks, Bill. Relentless. July 1991, Centaur Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

What is at stake is more than one small country; it is a big idea: a new world order, where diverse nations are drawn together in common cause to achieve the universal aspirations of mankind-peace and security, freedom and the rule of law.

George H.W. Bush

1991 State of the Union Address

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Persian Gulf War American politics New world order International politics

Speaker

George H.W. Bush

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1991 State of the Union Address Presidential State of the Union addresses

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1991 1990s 20th century

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Bush, George H. W. State of the Union Address. Joint session of the United States Congress. 29 Jan. 1991, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.