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Originally Processed With FOIA(s):
FOIA Number:
2009-0166-S
2009-0166-S
FOIA
MARKER
This is not a textual record. This is used as an
administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential
Library Staff.
Record Group/Collection:
George H.W. Bush Presidential Records
Collection/Office of Origin:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
OA/ID Number:
90585
Folder ID Number:
90585-006
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Wednesday, February 27, 1991 [1]
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Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Doc. No. / Type
Subject/Title
Date
Restriction
Classification
01a. Log
White House Telephone Log [President Bush] [redaction of
02/27/91
(b)(6)
personal information] (4) pp.)
01b. Log
White House Telephone Log [Signal Switchboard] [redaction of
02/27/91
(b)(6)
personal information] (1 pp.)
02. Note
Handwritten notes of Secure Presidential Phone call with Prime
02/27/[91]
(b)(1)
Minister Major (2 pp.)
03. Note
Handwritten notes of Secure Presidential Phone call with [Dick]
02/27/[91]
(b)(1)
Cheney 8:50 (2 pp.)
04. Note
Handwritten notes of Secure Presidential Phone call with [Dick]
02/27/[91]
(b)(1)
Cheney 10:15 [1st page double-sided] (2 pp.)
05a. Note
Handwritten notes Secure Presidential Phone call with Prime
02/27/[91]
(b)(1)
Minister Mitterand (2 pp.)
05b. Cable
Cable Number: 910227102159 [Handwritten notes] (1 pp.)
02/27/91
(b)(1)
05c. Talking Points Points to be Made for Telephone Call to President Mitterrand (2
02/27/[91]
(b)(1)
pp.)
06. Memo
From Brent Scowcroft to President Bush (1 pp.)
02/27/[91]
(b)(1)
S
Page I of 2
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 [1]
Pinksheet Number:
dw1986
OA/ID Number:
90585-006
Date Closed:
6/29/2011
FOIA/Sys Case #:
2009-0166-S
Re-review Case #:
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Doc. No. / Type
Subject/Title
Date
Restriction
Classification
07. Cable
Cable Number: 271922 Feb 91 (3 pp.)
02/27/91
(b)(1)
TS
08. Letter
From Robert M. Gates to President Bush (1 pp.)
02/25/91
(b)(1)
TS
09. Talking Points
Points to be Made for Meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Hurd
n.d.
(b)(1)
S
[Index Cards] (4 pp.)
10. Talking Points
Points to be Made for Telephone Call to President Mitterrand (2
02/27/[91]
(b)(1)
&
pp.)
11. Note
From Patty Presock to President Bush Re: phone call from
02/27/91
C
Margaret Bush (1 pp.)
12. Memo
From Frederick D. McClure to President Bush Re: Death of
02/26/91
(b)(6)
Congressman Ben Gilman's Son [redaction of personal
information] (1 pp.)
13. Memo
From James A. Baker, III to President Bush (1 pp.)
02/27/91
(b)(1)
&
Page 2 of 2
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 [1]
Pinksheet Number:
dw1986
OA/ID Number:
90585-006
Date Closed:
6/29/2011
FOIA/Sys Case #:
2009-0166-S
Re-review Case #:
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT
Wednesday, February 27, 1991
8:00 am
Intelligence Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Scowcroft/Sununu)
8:15 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Scowcroft/Sununu)
8:45 am
Meeting with Governor Sununu
Oval Office
(30 min)
9:15 am
Administrative Time
Oval Office
(45 min)
10:00 am
Drop by Conference on Market
450 OEOB
(10 min)
Economics and Management
Training for Eastern Europe
(Holiday)
(TAB A)
10:15 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Demarest)
(TAB B)
10:30 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
10:45 am
The President departs for Oppor-
South Lawn
tunity Action Plan Address at the
J. W. Marriott Hotel
(Demarest)
(TAB C)
11:35 am
Arrives White House
South Lawn
12:00 pm
Hispanic Media Executives'
(75 min)
Roosevelt Room
Luncheon
(Demarest)
(TAB D)
1:15 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
1:30 pm
Meeting with British Foreign
(10 min)
Oval Office
Secretary Douglas Hurd
(Scowcroft)
(Distributed Separately)
1:40 pm
Meeting with Secretary Baker
Oval Office
(20 min)
UNP 02/26/91
6:00 pm
2:00 pm
Meeting with Secretaries Baker
(30 min)
Oval Office
and Cheney and JCS Chairman Powell
2:30 pm
Personal Staff Time
(60 min)
Oval Office
3:30 pm
Meeting with Governor Sununu
(30 min)
Oval Office
4:00 pm
Administrative Time
(60 min)
Oval Office
0700 POTUS IN OVAL 0715 ADD SUNUNY
0730 Sununn our 0752 ADD SUNUNU
0753 ADD. CARD 0755 CARD OUT
0801 SCOWCROFT, GATES, DCI, PETERS
0822 DCI, PETERS OUT 0823 ADD VP
0919 SCOWCROFT, GATES. out
0922 SUNUNU, VP OUT
0927 ADD KEN RAYNOR & FAMILY (
0932 RAYNOR'S OUT 0956 POTUS TO 450 OEQB
1013 POTUS IN OVAL 1020 ADD SUNUNA
1023. DEMAREST GROUP ET AL IN
1036 GATES OUT 1040 SUNUNM our/ADD GATES
1041 ADD SUNUNU 1045 DEMAREST, PORTER, SANCHEZ,
AMEND OUT/ADD CARD
1049 DARMAN OUT 1053 POTUS To SOUTH GROUNDS
(SEE SEPARATE SCHEDULE)
1136 POTUS IN OVAL 1137 ADD FITWATER, SUNUNG
1139 ADD SCOWCROFT, GATES 1140 6ATES OUT
1141 ADD GATES
UNP 02/26/91
1158 FITZWATER, SCOWCROFT, GATES OUT/ADD
6:00 pm
1207 POTUS IN ROOSEVELT Room
AMEND, SANCHEZ DEMAREST
PORTER DARMAN
1314 POTUS IN OVAL/HISPANIC LUNCH PARTICIPANTS ET ALIN
1319 ALL out/ADD Sununu, GATES, BAKER
1328 Sununu, GATES OUT
1329 ADD BILL KARL, CHASE UNTERMEYER
1330 ADD VP 1333 KARL, UNTERMEYER OUT
133cl HURD ET AL IN 1350 ADD CHENEY, POWELL
1403 ALL OUT/EXCEPT CHENEY, POWELL, VP, SUNUNU,
SCOWEROFT, GATES, BAKER, Fitnavate
1428 GATES OUT/IN 1430 FITZWATER OUT
1434 ADD FITWATER 1440 ADD HAASS
1455 POWELL, CHENEY OUT
1458 ALL out 1502 POTUS TO SOUTH GROUNDS
1509 POTUS IN OVAL 1554 ADD SUNUNU
1607 Sununu OUT 1608 POTUS TO SOUTH GROUNDS
1722 POTUS IN OVAL
1731 ADD SUNUNU 1735 Sununu OUT
1754 ADD Sununu, CHENEY, POWELL
1756 ADD GATES 1800 ADD SCOWCROFT
1802 ADD CARD 1805 CARD out
1816 ADD CARD
1818 CARD, SCOWCROFT, GATES, SUNUNU OUT
1839 POTUS TO SOUTH GROUNDS
1831 POTUS IN RESIDENCE
1850
1923 ADD SUNUNU, SCOWCROFT, GATES
2015 ALL out 2020 POTUS IN OVAL
2115 POTUS TO RESIDENCE 2117 Potus IN RESIDENCE/
AD.D SUNUNU, POWELL,
CHENEY, HAASS, VP, GATES
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
01a. Log
White House Telephone Log [President Bush] [redaction of
02/27/91
(b)(6)
personal information] (4 pp.)
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 [1]
Date Closed:
6/29/2011
OA/ID Number:
90585-006
FOIA/SYS Case #:
2009-0166-S
Appeal Case #:
Re-review Case #:
Appeal Disposition:
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
Disposition Date:
AR Case #:
MR Case #:
AR Disposition:
MR Disposition:
AR Disposition Date:
MR Disposition Date:
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRAJ
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM Removed as a personal record misfile.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
PRESIDENT BUSH
FEBRUARY 27 th
, 19 91
TIME
NAME
ACTION
PLACED
DISC
OUT
5:02 AM
5:08
MR. KEVIN O'CONNELL
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN. EXT. 659
TLKD-OK
NNC
XRM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
6:14 AM
PRESS OFFICE
W.C.L.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN. EXT. 700
INC.
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
6:20 AM
6:21
MR. KEVIN O'CONNELL
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
XNE
RMX
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN. EXT. 659
TLKD-OK
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
7:30 AM
7:34
SENATOR ALAN SIMPSON
XNE
MMX
(b)(6)
TLKD-OK 7:32 A.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
6
OUT
7:37 AM
7:43
CONGRESSMAN BENJAMIN GILMAN
TO
mrs
T.
XNC
XPM
(b)(6)
TLKD-OK 7:42 A.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
7:39 AM
7:47
MR. JIM ROBINSON
(b)(6)
TLKD-OK 7:43 A.M.
INC
XHM
GPO : 1983 0 - 405-660 : QL 2
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
PRESIDENT BUSH
FEBRUARY 27th
, 1991
TIME
NAME
PLACED
DISC
ACTION
OUT
7:49 AM
7:53
MR. MARVIN BUSH
TLKD-OK WITH MRS.
MARGARET BUSH 7:50
(b)(6)
INC.
PM
A.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
9:33.AM
9:38
MRS. DOROTHY LeBLOND
(b)(6)
XNC
XRM
TLKD-OK
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
9:39 AM
9:51
SECRETARY SAMUEL K. SKINNER
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
INC
xRM
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN. EXT. 428
TLKD-OK
OUT
AM
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy
INC
PM
OUT
XAM
MRS. MARGARET BUSH
(b)(6)
INC
2:57 PM
4:52
TLKD-OK 4:50 P.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XXM
MRS. BARBARA BUSH
RES: WASHINGTON, D.C.
NO
5:10 PM
5:17
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN. EXT. 542
TLKD-OK 5:15 P.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XM
MR. DENNIS W. FREEMEYER
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
INCX
6:28 PM
6:28
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN. EXT. 780
TLKD-OK
GPO : 1983 0 - 405-660 : QL 2
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
PRESIDENT BUSH
FEBRUARY 27th
, 19 91
TIME
PLACED
DISC
NAME
ACTION
OUT
AM
MRS. NANCY ELLIS
(b)(6)
INC
6:38 PM
8:07
TLKD-OK 8:07 P.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XXX
SECRETARY JAMES A. BAKER III
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
INC.
6:40 PM
6:45
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN. EXT. 420
TLKD-OK 6:43 P.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AMr
MRS. MARGARET BUSH
(b)(6)
INC
6:59 PM
7:01
TLKD-OK 7:01 P.M.
OUT
AM
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy
INC
PM
OUT
XAM
MR. DONALD RHODES
SPOKE WITH MRS.
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
PATRICIA A. PRESOCK
INC
7:45 PM
202-456-7500
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XAM
MR. MARLIN MAX FITZWATER
WASHINGTON, D.C.
INC
8:00 PM
8:06
202-456-6377
TLKD-OK
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XAM
MRS. PATRICIA A. PRESOCK
SPOKE WITH MRS. BAR-
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
BARA BUSH
INC
9:14 PM
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN. EXT. 500
GPO : 1983 0 - 405-660 : QL 2
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON,
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
PRESIDENT BUSH
FEBRUARY 27th
91
, 19
TIME
NAME
ACTION
PLACED
DISC
OUR
XM
MR. GEORGE W. BUSH
(b)(6)
INC
9:29 PM
9:29
TLKD-OK
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XM
MR. MARLIN MAX FITZWATER
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
INEX
9:32 PM
9:35
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN. EXT. 700
TLKD-OK
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XAX
XMX
DOCTOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
(b)(6)
INC
10:25 PM
10:26
TLKD-OK
OUT
AM
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
GPO : 1983 0 - 405-660 : QL 2
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
01b. Log
White House Telephone Log [Signal Switchboard] [redaction
02/27/91
(b)(6)
of personal information] (1 pp.)
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 [1]
Date Closed:
6/29/2011
OA/ID Number:
90585-006
FOIA/SYS Case #:
2009-0166-S
Appeal Case #:
Re-review Case #:
Appeal Disposition:
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
Disposition Date:
AR Case #:
MR Case #:
AR Disposition:
MR Disposition:
AR Disposition Date:
MR Disposition Date:
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM Removed as a personal record misfile
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
SIGNAL SWITCHBOARD
February 27 , 19 91
TIME
PLACED
DISC
NAME
ACTION
OUT
10:35 AM
10:51
Conference Call:
President Francois Mitterrand
Tlkd-ok
Office, Paris, France
10:37 AM
INC
PM
via DVL
via Secure Voice
OUT
AM
Mr. Cornelius F. O'Leary
White House Situation Room
INC
PM
Secure Voice x7406
OUT
AM
Mrs. Eliza Burnham
White House Situation Room
INC
PM
Secure Voice x7406
RWX
AM
Governor John H. Sununu
Tlkd-ok
Office, Washington, D.C.
7:20 PM
INC
7:19 PM
7:21
White House Signal 2-2288
OUT
AM
Mr. Marlin Fitzwater
Tlkd-ok
Office, Washington, D.C.
8:05 PM
INC
8:04 PM
8:06
456-2100
OUX
AM
Conference Call:
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
Tlkd-ok
9:12 PM
(b)(6)
9:21 PM
INC
9:23
OUT
AM
Mr. Ralph H. Sigler
White House Situation Room
INC
PM
White House Signal 2-2264
OUT
AM
Mr. Adrian A. Basora
White House Situation Room
INC
PM
White House Signal 2-2264
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
GPO : 1983 0 - 405-660 : QL 2
PRESIDENTIAL MOVEMENTS
LOCATION Washington, D.C.
DATE 27 February 1991
TIME
MOVEMENTS
0655
South Grounds
0700
Oval Office
0959
Room 450, 01d Executive Office Building
1013
Oval Office
1053
South Grounds
1054
Depart South Grounds via Motorcade
1057
Arrive J.W. Marriott
1133
Depart J.W. Marriott via Motorcade
1135
Arrive South Grounds
1136
Oval Office
1207
Roosevelt Room
1315
Oval Office
1501
South Grounds
1509
Oval Office
1608
South Grounds
1720
Oval Office
1830
Residence
2020
Oval Office
2115
Residence
2116
South Grounds
2117
Residence
2155
GroundsFloor
2246
Residence
WHCA FORM 15, OCTOBER 15, 1980
News Summary
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1991
6:00 A.M. EST EDITION
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Kuwaiti Flag Raised In Kuwait City -- Kuwaiti troops raised their
national flag over Kuwait City for the first time in nearly seven
months Wednesday as a U.S.-led military onslaught routed Iraq's
occupation forces.
(Reuter)
Bush Keeps Pressure On, Rejecting Iragi Withdrawal -- With Iraqi
forces reeling, President Bush closed in for the kill Tuesday,
again rejecting Saddam Hussein's announced withdrawal from Kuwait
and demanding his virtual surrender.
(Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, New York Times, Washington Post,
Washington Times, Reuter, UPI)
U.S. Forging Sanctions Plan To Oust Hussein -- The Bush
administration, increasingly convinced Saddam Hussein will hold
onto power even after the rout of his forces, is quietly forging
a strategy to prompt a coup in Baghdad by preventing the Iraqi
president from rebuilding his shattered economy and offering a
brighter future to his war-weary people.
(Los Angeles Times)
NATIONAL NEWS
Economists Say War Victory Contributes To Mild Recession -- A group
of influential economists said Tuesday the recession, moderated by
a quick allied victory in the war against Iraq, will indeed be
shallow by historical standards and should end by midyear. (UPI)
NETWORK NEWS (Tuesday evening)
GULF WAR -- President Bush
reacted to Saddam's latest offer
to withdraw from Kuwait by
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
A-1
pouring on the scorn and
ridicule.
NATIONAL NEWS
A-16
In rejecting Saddam's
NETWORK NEWS
B-1
withdrawal offer, President Bush
had the backing of the entire
FOREIGN MEDIA
C-1
alliance.
With rare exceptions
on the battlefield, the Iraqi
army qualifies for the
description "paper tiger."
This Summary is prepared Monday through Friday by the White House News Summary Staff.
For complete stories or information, please call 456-2950.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
KUWAITI FLAG RAISED IN KUWAIT CITY
NICOSIA -- Kuwaiti troops raised their national flag over
Kuwait City for the first time in nearly seven months Wednesday as
a U.S.-led military onslaught routed Iraq's occupation forces.
U.S. Marines seized Kuwait's airport south of the capital
after a two-day battle and units of the Republican Guard were being
crushed north of the capital, military sources said.
Reports of the fighting, still largely obscured by censorship,
indicated at least one Guard armored division, the Medina, was
loading its best tanks onto long-distance transporters to try to
escape.
Another Guard tank unit, the Tawakkalna (Go With God)
Division, was reported shattered as allied forces seemed determined
to break the back of Saddam Hussein's military before the fighting
in the Gulf ends
Allied sources said masses of confused Iraqi troops were
blocking the main road from Kuwait north to Basra. Surrendering
Iraqis, some of whom said they had lived for months on rain water
and grass, flooded the region.
U.S. military sources said at one point a lone American
soldier whose jeep was stuck in the mud was helped by an Iraqi tank
crew. They pushed the vehicle free, then surrendered. (Reuter)
IRAQ SAYS ITS TROOPS COMPLETE KUWAIT WITHDRAWAL
NICOSIA -- Iraq said its troops completed their withdrawal
from Kuwait at dawn on Wednesday.
A military spokesman said: "The last military unit withdrew
from Kuwait at first light this morning Feb. 27, 1991.
"The withdrawal has actually been completed," he said.
(Reuter)
BUSH KEEPS PRESSURE ON, REJECTING IRAQI WITHDRAWAL
With Iraqi forces reeling, President Bush closed in for the
kill Tuesday, again rejecting Saddam Hussein's announced withdrawal
from Kuwait and demanding his virtual surrender.
As allied troops entered Kuwait City, an unyielding Bush
served notice that he would be satisfied only with the complete
disarming of Iraq's best forces and a humiliating public defeat
that officials hope would drive Saddam from power.
Bush ordered allied forces to continue their offensive with
"undiminished intensity" and warned that fleeing Iraqi troops would
continue to come under attack unless they lay down their weapons.
Contemptuous of an overnight radio address in which Saddam
claimed a "great victory" and said Iraq's withdrawal would be
complete by the end of the day, Bush used the commanding allied
military advantage to insist that the war would end only on his
terms, not on Saddam's.
Bush's uncompromising stand in the face of virtual Iraqi
capitulation drew a sharp rebuke from the Soviet Union. It also
dramatically confirmed the real U.S. objectives for the Gulf war
had widened far beyond the U.N. mandate to liberate Kuwait.
(George deLama & Timothy McNulty, Chicago Tribune)
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Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- A-2
Bush Spurns Hussein's Pullout Offer
President Saddam Hussein Tuesday made the public commitment
to withdraw from Kuwait that President Bush demanded. But Bush
said the promise was inadequate, pressed for virtual surrender and
ordered allied forces to continue attacking to break the Iraqi
leader's "power and control in the Middle East."
Bush's remarks pushed into the open the unstated goal of
American policy: to go beyond evicting Iraq from Kuwait and smash
Saddam's military while the opportunity is at hand
Declaring his "outrage" at Saddam, Bush also said that the
Iraqi leader could expect no quarter until he explicitly renounced
his claims on Kuwait, returned all prisoners of war and ordered his
army to give up their weapons.
(Andrew Rosenthal, New York Times, A1)
Bush Resolutely Puts Worst Face On Saddam's Actions
As he has at several other decisive points during the Gulf
crisis, President Bush took the toughest position possible Tuesday
in condemning Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait.
Bush's declaration that the U.S. will continue to pound at
Iraqi troops with "undiminished intensity" was the clearest
statement to date that he wants more than a liberated Kuwait and
that he aims to destroy Iraq's military machine and humiliate
Saddam Hussein.
In his view, administration officials say, compliance with the
12 Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq's invasion is not
enough to assure lasting security in the region
"It is the President's biggest fear that Saddam Hussein will
come out of all this with still enough military and political power
to do this all again a few years from now," said Sen. Leahy, one
of 18 lawmakers who met with Bush on Tuesday
"The President has been so instinctively on the mark with his
decision-making that I think people are willing to give him every
benefit of the doubt," said Thomas Mann, director of governmental
studies at the Brookings Institution. "But there is also no doubt
that he is no further ahead of the U.N. resolutions than the
American people: They want Saddam Hussein toppled and his war
machine removed.
Yet, several foreign policy analysts said that by cutting too
deeply into Saddam's military and political power, Bush risks
leaving Iraq vulnerable to the aggression of Iran and Syria.
"President Bush must strike the delicate balance of removing
Hussein's offensive capabilities while leaving him enough power to
protect his borders," said Dr. Daniel Pipes, director of the
Foreign Policy Research Institute, a conservative Philadelphia-
based group. "The only way of achieving that balance is through
negotiation. I've applauded [him] at every step for being SO tough
up to now. Now is the time to negotiate."
(Stephen Kurkjian, Boston Globe)
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- A-3
Allies' Next Target: Saddam's Power
The allies' goals in the Gulf war focused Tuesday on removing
Saddam Hussein from power or removing power from Saddam Hussein
A number of lawmakers emerging from the White House meeting
focused on the issue of allowing Saddam to claim to any kind of
victory.
"There is no sign that President Bush intends to do that,"
said Sen. Leahy.
The effort to make that point was coordinated throughout the
administration. In a speech at McGuire Air Force Base in New
Jersey, Vice President Quayle said, "Saddam and his military
machine are simply incompatible with a lasting and just peace."
Among Democrats and Republicans alike, only Rep. Foley felt
it unnecessary for Bush to strip Saddam's war machine and political
power.
"Saddam Hussein will be presiding over a country whose
infrastructure is destroyed, whose military capacity has been
ruined, whose capacity to wage offensive war is over. It is
largely over now, said Foley, adding that Saddam would be punished
enough by his own people for bringing them ruin.
Sen. Dole did not hesitate to press the point.
"I just told the President as he closed the meeting, 'Don't
let Saddam Hussein off the hook,' and I think that's the view of
most American people,' Dole said.
Sen. Lugar said the President reflected that view.
"The President told us that we're going to continue to
prosecute the war because Saddam Hussein has not surrendered. And
it's very important that he be defeated, that Iraq be defeated,
that it be very clear that the Iraqis are in retreat totally and
they are not at this point," said Lugar.
(Frank Murray, Washington Times, A1)
No Martyrdon For Saddam
President Bush is attempting to force Saddam Hussein to
swallow a punishment that may be even more painful than a military
rout: public humiliation before his people and the Arab world so
that he cannot emerge from the battlefield as a martyr.
According to administration officials, Bush's strategy is
based on a calculation by coalition leaders that Saddam may remain
in power for some time after hostilities end and that they must
deny him any opportunity to turn his military defeat into a
political victory
Officials said Bush is now following an endgame strategy
designed to make Saddam commit political suicide by admitting his
errors and discrediting himself.
"We're out to destroy the myth as much as the might," said one
senior Pentagon official
"He's going to suffer a resounding military defeat, and we
want to leverage it into a potent political defeat as well," said
an administration official, referring to Saddam. "We are
personalizing it even more now."
(David Hoffman, Washington Post, A1)
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- A-4
The Rout Bush Wants
The Bush administration is not making it easy for Iraq to end
the war because it believes that only unconditional surrender can
insure America's war aims of eliminating Iraq as a military threat
and permanently discrediting Saddam Hussein.
Achieving these objectives, administration officials said
Tuesday, is essential both to speed the withdrawal of most of the
537, 000 American troops in the Gulf, and to make sure that they
will not have to come back to fight again some day. These are the
top priorities of the White House as it oversees what it hopes will
be the conclusion of its war effort.
The more discredited Saddam is as a political leader after the
war, and the more devastated is his army, "the sooner we will get
out of there and the less likely we will have to come back anytime
soon," a senior administration official said.
The unconditional surrender of Iraqi forces, preferably in the
form of a chaotic rout of men fleeing without their weapons, serves
these aims in a number of ways, officials argue.
(News Analysis, Thomas Friedman, New York Times, A1)
Bush Gulf Strategy Seeks Saddam's Humilation
President Bush insists that removing Saddam Hussein from power
is not a Gulf War objective, but the fighting will not end until
the American leader believes his foe has been stripped of power in
the Arab world.
Bush, who has refused to allow Saddam any face-saving way out
of the crisis, is determined to humiliate a foe who dreams of
becoming an Arab leader
The President's personal dislike of Saddam, which aides say
borders on an obsession, flares publicly in angry barbs tossed at
the man rather than his minions
White House officials privately acknowledge Bush wants more
than Saddam's defeat. He wants his humiliation so others in the
Arab world may extend their pity to him but not their admiration.
A senior administration official who deals closely with Bush
on the war said the overriding concern is "to do everything we can
to prevent him from being seen as a winner.
Sen. Dole bragged to his colleagues: "One thing is clear --
Saddam Hussein now realizes he stepped into the ring with a real
heavyweight
and he's going down."
(News analysis, Laurence McQuillan, Reuter)
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- A-5
U.S. Policy: Destroy Iraq's Army
More than mere distrust, President Bush's icy rebuff of Iraq's
promise to leave Kuwait reflected a calculated strategy of
destroying as much of Saddam Hussein's war machine as possible
before he cries uncle.
First and foremost, the purpose of Operation Desert Storm has
been to reverse the Iraqi occupation and restore the ruling al-
Sabah family to power.
But neutralization of the Iraqi military threat, now and for
the future, has been an equally important, if sometimes unstated,
objective of the U.S. and some of its coalition allies
U.S. officials fully expected Saddam to try any number of
diplomatic and military gambits to escape with something short of
the humiliation and unconditional surrender demanded by the U.S.
and its major allies.
But Bush and his senior advisers also cited compelling
strategic reasons -- projected beyond the current fighting -- to
stay on the attack until a decisive and cemented in full Iraqi
compliance with the demands of a dozen U.N. resolutions.
(Norman Sandler, UPI)
U.S. FORGING SANCTIONS PLAN TO OUST HUSSEIN
The Bush administration, increasingly convinced Saddam Hussein
will hold onto power even after the rout of his forces, is quietly
forging a strategy to prompt a coup in Baghdad by preventing the
Iraqi president from rebuilding his shattered economy and offering
a brighter future to his war-weary people.
Senior U.S. officials said Tuesday that the U.S. intends to
maintain the economic sanctions that block Iraqi oil exports,
depriving Saddam of the money his country will desperately need to
recover from thousands of allied bombing raids. They hope that the
further deterioration of life inside Iraq -- and the bleakness of
the country's prospects -- will spark a revolt against Saddam's
leadership in a matter of weeks.
"We will present Iraqis with the prospect of a future in which
this leader will just drag them further and further down," a senior
official said.
Asked whether the administration foresaw Saddam being forced
out of power within a year, the official replied: "We wouldn't
want him around for that long.'
(Doyle McManus & Norman Kempster, Los Angeles Times, A1)
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- A-6
BUSH'S SPEECH SHOWS THAT MILITARY SUCCESS
LENDS HIM POLITICAL CLOUT
President Bush's tough-talking speech Wednesday illustrates
how dramatic military successes in the Kuwaiti theater have
provided his administration with the political clout to insist on
a broad set of objectives as it approaches the challenge of shaping
a post-war regional settlement
The U.S. and its allies are now in a powerful position to
dictate future events, according to diplomatic and military
analysts.
"The better we do, the more leverage we have on the post-war
settlement," said Michael Mandelbaum, a senior fellow and director
of East-West relations for the Council on Foreign Relations
James Adkins, a retired career diplomat with extensive
experience in the Gulf, argued that the threatened dismemberment
of the Iraqi army might create a regional power vacuum that could
be filled by Iran, a country still in the grip of Islamic
fundamentalists.
"This might just not be in America's best interests," argued
Adkins.
Mohammed Mehdi, president of the American-Arab Relations
Committee, argued coalition policies could alienate much of the
Third World which he said has strong sympathies for Saddam.
"The President has unnecessarily gone out of his way to hurt
and embarrass Saddam and thereby he is embarrassing the millions
of
people
in
the
Arab
world
who support him," said Mehdi. "This
will be seen as continuation of the traditional colonialism of the
Big Power picking on the Third World."
(Finlay Lewis, Copley)
BUSH'S LUCK IN WAR CONFERS AN AURA OF INVINCIBILITY IN '92
While the war in the Gulf is not yet over, it has produced
extraordinary levels of support for President Bush and presented
the Democrats with a daunting task in finding a candidate who can
effectively oppose him in 1992, political professionals say.
Defeating an incumbent president is never easy, but many
Democrats now view 1992 as a challenge that seems more than merely
difficult. "My sense is George Bush is getting close to
unbeatable, if the aims are accomplished as they seem to be," said
Jim Ruvolo, the former chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party and
still president of the Association of State Democratic chairs.
Sen. Gramm was predicting not only a presidential victory in
1992 but sweeping Republican gains in Congress as well. "I think
it could be bigger than 1984; I think it could be 1980 all over
again," he said Tuesday, referring to the 1980 election in which
the Republicans won both the White House and control of the Senate.
(Robin Toner, New York Times, A1)
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- A-7
A TOUGH BUSH'S PRESTIGE SOARS
When the allied rout of Saddam Hussein's forces is over, it's
unlikely anybody will ever again call George Bush a "wimp."
His brisk, brutal rebuff Tuesday of Saddam's latest attempt
to manufacture a moral victory from military defeat, and Bush's
insistence on politically humiliating the Iraqi leader, won praise
from Democrats as well as Republicans.
Bush standing firm against Saddam is in sharp contrast to the
Bush who abandoned his no-new-taxes pledge last year and waffled
while Congress battled the budget.
The postwar question: Whether Bush can use the prestige he's
won in foreign policy to solve domestic problems.
(Richard Benedetto, USA Today, A6)
ALLIES MUST NOW WIN THE PEACE
Destruction of Iraqi Political Fabric
Could Leave Region In Chaos
LONDON -- For the allied coalition, swift victory in the Gulf
war will no doubt leave a sweet aftertaste but also a delicate and
perhaps divisive problem -- what to do about the future of Iraq.
President Bush's insistence on what amounts to unconditional
surrender by Iraqi armed forces encircled inside Kuwait and
southern Iraq is designed to deny Saddam Hussein any chance of
claiming victory and to speed the demise of his regime. But
Western and Arab analysts warn that allied destruction of the
entrenched, heavily armed Republican Guard units that prop up the
current government could complete the process begun by the allied
air campaign of wiping out the foundations of the modern Iraqi
state and leave a chaotic swirl of violent, competing forces not
unlike those in Lebanon.
(New Analysis, Glenn Frankel, Washington Post, A27)
WHITE HOUSE WAGES WAR LIKE POLITICAL RACE
Iraqi Moves Answered Fast, Aggressively
Senior officials say [administration strategy in the Gulf
war] employs the same basic tenets that would be used in managing
the closing weeks of an intensely fought presidential campaign:
Answer everything quickly and aggressively, put no trust in your
opponent, and prevent him from ever gaining the initiative
The consequence of the administration strategy over the past
week has been to make absolutely clear to the allies and to Baghdad
exactly where the White House stands, and to impose ever tougher
conditions on Saddam to punish him for conduct of his troops in
Kuwait and his unwillingness to capitulate sooner.
"A guy should get off easier if he pulls out before blood is
shed, said one senior official. The longer Saddam has resisted
the coalition, he said, "the stakes for not letting him stay around
as a player go way up."
In an administration where five of the so-called "Big Eight" -
- the President and the seven top advisers who have helped him set
policy throughout the Gulf conflict -- have played major roles in
Republican presidential campaigns over the past 15 years, political
crisis management is by now almost instinctive.
(Ann Devroy & Dan Balz, Washington Post, A27)
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- A-8
DEMOCRATIC DOVES JOIN FLOCK SUPPORTING WAR OR MUTE CRITICISM
Six weeks after Democrats advocated sanctions and lost a
showdown vote over the use of force, the overwhelming success of
allied forces in the Gulf war has muted critics and turned some
dovish Democrats into hawks.
Bert Lance, a prominent party figure, remarked to at least
one Washington friend Tuesday that "Democrats are in faster retreat
than Saddam Hussein and are not as well organized."
But the Democrats' decision to either remain quiet of publicly
support President Bush has angered members of the peace movement
who recall the passionate plea for sanctions that has largely been
replaced by silence as the U.S. military fights on against an enemy
that appears ready to withdraw
Rep. Archer said some Democrats are "jumping up like they
supported this all along." And Rep. Michel acknowledged that he
has reminded "some Democratic friends" about their votes against
the war
"This is the President's day; there is no question about it,"
said John White, a former Democratic Party chairman. "I learned
when I was party chairman that when the other side is having their
day, let them have it. If you oppose, you will be lost in the
breeze. Let it blow over, and you can get back in the game. I
think that's good policy."
(Michael Frisby & John Mashek, Boston Globe)
IRAQI TANKS FLEE NORTH, GUARD BASRA
WITH U.S. FORCES IN SOUTHERN IRAQ -- Surviving Iraqi
Republican Guard tanks are fleeing their positions along the
borders of Kuwait and southern Iraq and moving to defend the
southern city of Basra, U.S. military officials said Wednesday.
Thousands of allied tanks under the command of the U.S. VII
Corps were getting in position to battle the Republican Guard in
what could become the final major battle of the Gulf war, the
officials said
"I'm not sure trapped is a good word, but we're in control of
the situation," one top-ranking official said. "We're holding on
to them and shaking them like a junkyard dog."
(UPI)
U.S. ARMY CAPTURES CONVOY OF MORE THAN 50 IRAQI TANKS -- CNN
A U.S. Army mechanized unit fighting in the Gulf captured a
long convoy of more than 50 of Iraq's best tanks, CNN reported
Tuesday night.
CNN, quoting Pentagon sources, said the Army's 24th Mechanized
Division intercepted a convoy of T-72 tanks near the Euphrates
River.
"The Iraqis were trying to evacuate the tanks to Baghdad," CNN
said.
(Reuter)
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- A-9
ALLIES SURROUND REPUBLICAN GUARD,
SAY CRIPPLED IRAQIS ARE NEAR DEFEAT
Allied forces, in a swift and stunning rout, Tuesday completed
their encirclement of Iraq's reeling army and began a systematic
destruction of all forces that refuse to surrender, U.S. officials
said.
As American soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division occupied
Highway 8 in the Euphrates River Valley, effectively severing
supply lines and escape routes from southestern Iraq, about 1,200
tanks of the U.S. VII Corps slammed into the first of eight
Republican Guard divisions at dusk Tuesday in a battle Pentagon
officials said was developing into a brutal and climactic last act
in the Gulf war.
The fierce allied ground offensive, in concert with six weeks
of relentless bombing, has destroyed or crippled 21 of Iraq's 42
combat divisions in the Kuwaiti theater, U.S. officials said. Iraq
had lost 2,085 tanks and 1,005 artillery guns, roughly half the
number the Iraqi army of occupation had when the war began Jan. 17.
U.S. combat losses remained astonishingly light -- with only four
killed and 21 wounded since the start of the ground war Sunday,
exclusive of Monday night's devastating Scud attack on a barracks
in Saudi Arabia -- and officials said they had stopped counting
enemy prisoners captured after the number exceeded 30,000.
(Rick Atkinson & William Claiborne, Washington Post, A1)
U.S. WANTS DEMILITARIZED ZONE IN IRAQ AFTER WAR -- REPORT
The U.S. will push for a demilitarized zone patrolled by Arab
and Moslem troops along the Kuwait-Iraq border after the Gulf war
is over, according to a TV report Tuesday.
A peacekeeping force including not only Arabs but possible
other Moslems such as Pakistanis would take over, NBC Nightly News
said, attributing the report to an unnamed senior U.S. official.
The network also said a senior official said if Saddam Hussein
remains in power after the war, the U.S. will support any attempt
by the Kuwaitis to put him on trial on absentia.
(Reuter)
KUWAITIS GREET GIs WITH FLAGS, HUGS, KISSES
WITH U.S. FORCES, Kuwait city -- Kuwaiti resistance leaders
told the first U.S. and Saudi troops to reach this shattered and
smoke-filled capital Tuesday that they were in control of most of
the city but that fleeing Iraqi troops had taken thousands of
Kuwaiti captives with them in their northward retreat.
The dozen or so special forces troops were met on the
outskirts of the capital by the Kuwaiti guerrillas, then taken on
a probing inspection tour of the largely abandoned downtown area.
residents Along the way they were hailed by jubilant city
and there was joy among the ruins
Everywhere around the shell- and bomb-pocked city there was
evidence of a disorganized army in headlong flight. Iraqi tanks,
artillery pieces, trucks, antiaircraft guns, anti-tank missile
launchers, machine guns, rifles, pistols, and bits of once-smart
uniforms littered the streets of the capital and the highways south
of the city.
(John King, Washington Post, A1)
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- A-10
30,000 POWs POSE LOGISTICAL PROBLEM
Transportation Is Inadequate; Captives Are Too Weak To Walk
DHAHRAN -- The estimated 30,000 or more Iraqi prisoners of war
who have climbed from bunkers and tanks to greet coalition
attackers with embraces, tears and white flags are posing
logistical and political problems for Saudi Arabia
A shortage of buses and other transport has left a large
number of surrendering Iraqis -- many of them reportedly too weak
to walk long distances -- stranded at way stations in Kuwait and
southern Iraq, where Saudi forces are attempting to pick them up
and move them to camps on the Saudi side of the border.
Evidently frightened, worn down and grateful to be out of the
war, the captured Iraqi conscripts, nearly all of them from front-
line units, face a troubling decision -- whether to return to a
postwar Iraq possibly controlled by the political leadership that
drafted and dispatched them to the front.
(Steve Coll, Washington Post, A1)
KUWAIT'S EMIR, ANTICIPATING RETURN, DECLARES MARTIAL LAW
RIYADH -- The exiled emir of Kuwait, moving to reassert his
authority as the climactic battles of the liberation of Kuwait
intensify, declared martial law over his war-torn nation Tuesday
and began preparations for an immediate return home
The martial law decree was immediately contested by some
members of Kuwait's opposition-in-exile, who want the nation's
parliament reconvened before any decision is made on martial law.
(Jim Hoagland, Washington Post, A20)
WHITE HOUSE COMPILING EVIDENCE FOR WAR CRIMES
TRIAL OF SADDAM
The Bush administration is compiling evidence of war crimes
by Saddam Hussein despite international opposition to bringing him
to trial.
Although the White House protests mildly that it does not seek
to humiliate Saddam, Bush aides have concluded that Saddam must not
stay in power. Unless he is overthrown or assassinated, the U.S.
will demand he be tried.
The charges: invading Kuwait; seizing hostages; exposing
prisoners of war to public display in violation of the Geneva
Convention, using them as human shields and refusing to let Red
Cross workers see them; firing Scud missiles at civilians;
authorizing atrocities in Kuwait.
Senior White House aides have signaled that if Iraq balks at
turning Saddam over to. an international tribunal, economic
sanctions might be used.
Some in the administration argue for arresting Saddam and
trying him in Washington, despite difficult logistics. The State
Department argues that would do tremendous damage to the U.S. image
in the Arab world
President Bush indicated that Saddam must pay for what he has
done. His anger at Iraq's treatment of Allied POWs and reports of
atrocities in Kuwait by Iraqi soldiers means he won't compromise
on holding Saddam responsible. (Ann McFeatters, Scripps Howard)
White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- A-11
EFFORTS AT U.N. TO STOP THE GULF WAR ARE STALLED
U.N. -- Efforts to turn Iraq's offer to withdraw from Kuwait
into a cease-fire remained stalled Tuesday in the face of Iraqi
refusal to accept demands from the U.S. and its allies that Baghdad
accept all 12 resolutions adopted against it by the Security
Council.
The Iraqi stance made it increasingly unclear whether the
council will be able to take effective action to end the Gulf war
before the forces of the U.S.-led military coalition complete the
devastating offensive
That inability to act also left doubt
what role the council might play when the fighting is over.
(John Goshko, Washington Post, A30)
EUROPEAN, ARAB ALLIES BACK U.S. PURSUIT OF WAR
Coalition Asks Iraqi Guarantees In Writing
PARIS -- The U.S.'s allies joined it in seeking to prevent
Saddam Hussein from escaping a humiliating defeat Tuesday,
rejecting his avowed retreat attempts until he accepts the terms
of all U.N. resolutions.
Allied governments in Europe backed the U.S. in its insistence
that Iraq must comply with all 12 U.N. resolutions, including the
renunciation of future territorial claims on Kuwait and the payment
of reparations for damaged caused during the occupation.
Officials in Britain and France
said until formal consent
was given by Iraq's leadership the coalition would continue its
military offensive against retreating Iraqi troops who were still
armed.
After some hesitation, the Soviet Union also adopted the
position taken by the international coalition and declared that a
cease-fire could take effect only after Iraq provides written
acceptance of all U.N. resolutions to the Security Council.
(William Drozdiak, Washington Post, A18)
GORBACHEV WARNS OF DANGER TO U.S.-SOVIET RELATIONS
Moscow's Spokesmen See Saddam Surrendering,
Call On Washington To Accept Gulf Cease-Fire Soon
MOSCOW -- President Gorbachev said Tuesday that U.S. -Soviet
relations are still "fragile" and hinted broadly that they could
deteriorate if the Bush administration did not soon accept a cease-
fire in the Gulf war.
As his spokesmen in Moscow said that Saddam Hussein "has
practically put up the white flag" of surrender, Gorbachev told
factory workers in the Byelorussian city of Minsk that "a great
sense of responsibility" is required not to destroy the progress
in relations between Moscow and Washington, according to Tass.
Gorbachev's message was subtle but clear. Although his aides
were quick to reiterate that Moscow remains a member of the anti-
Iraq alliance, Gorbachev's comments in Minsk were the strongest
indication yet of his anxiety and growing impatience with President
Bush's apparent insistence on waging war until Saddam has been
thoroughly defeated on the battlefield and discredited at home.
(David Remnick, Washington Post, A17)
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- A-12
ISRAEL VOWS TO RESIST CONCESSIONS
IN POST-WAR MIDEAST PEACE EFFORT
Shamir Tells Party Occupied Arab Lands Will Not Be Given up
JERUSALEM -- Even as it welcomed the apparent triumph of the
U.S.-led alliance against Iraq, Israel's right-wing government
Tuesday showed concern that it would soon come under pressure from
the allies in a postwar peace process.
Prime Minister Shamir told reporters Tuesday afternoon that
Israel's view continued to be that Saddam Hussein must be removed
from power before the conflict ends. His spokesman, Avi Pazner,
added that the government "supports the stand of the United States
as expressed by President Bush" in rejecting Iraq's attempts to
arrange an orderly troop pullout
"The end of the Gulf war will be followed by the usual attempt
to establish a new pattern of Middle East arrangements," Shamir
said, according to the account of the session [of Likud Party
members] by the Jerusalem Post. "There will be an effort to use
political means to snatch from Israel what could not be snatched
from us by force."
"We shall stand firm and not retreat. If negotiations do take
place, we shall go into them with a number of advantages, and
weather them successfully," the Post quoted Shamir as saying.
(Jackson Diehl, Washington Post, A18)
PALESTINIANS PLEDGE REVENGE FOR 'IRAQI BLOOD'
SIDON, Lebanon -- Thousands of Palestinians demonstrated
Wednesday in south Lebanon, calling on all Arabs to hit interests
of the U.S. and pledging revenge for "Iraqi blood," witnesses and
security sources said.
They said some 10,000 Palestinians went out into heavy rain
and toured the streets of the Ein El Helweh refugee camp in the
port city of Sidon, chanting anti-American slogans.
"Hit, oh you Arab brother, hit all American interests and roll
down the heads of traitors and conspirators," chanted the
demonstrators, mostly students, led by officials of the PLO.
(UPI)
U.S. ARMY CIVIL AFFAIRS SOLDIERS TO HELP
IN REBUILDING KUWAIT
U.S. military officials intend to play a long-term role in
restoring order to war-torn Kuwait, helping the government in
health care, public safety and other areas, a document of
contingency plans says.
Military planners and Kuwaiti officials drew up the
contingency plans in the months before U.S. military forces moved
into Kuwait
Army officials here said they were unfamiliar with the
document and could not comment on it
Although the government of Kuwait will be in charge of the
area once Kuwait is declared secure, the document said U.S. Army
civil affairs people will help with food, water, health,
sanitation, transportation and telecommunications.
The Kuwait government will pay for the reconstruction, the
document said.
(Joan Mower, AP)
White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- A-13
LAWMAKERS PLEDGE FUNDS NEEDED TO CONCLUDE WAR
Panel Seeks Assurances Buildup Not Intended
Lawmakers pledged Tuesday that the Defense Department would
get everything it needs -- but not a penny more -- to conclude the
Gulf war.
"We want to assure ourselves that the amounts requested are
only the incremental costs over and above the amounts already
provided for normal, peacetime operations," Sen. Byrd told Deputy
Secretary of Defense Atwood and OMB Director Darman
Sen. Harkin challenged the administration's plans to spend
$324 million for 500 Patriot missiles. "It does not seem that
[from] what we've expended over there, that we need 500 Patriot
missiles,' he said
Republican lawmakers challenged Darman's proposal to allow
Cheney to spend foreign contributions to the war effort without
congressional appropriations
"There ought to be every care given to the constitutional role
played by Congress, played by the Appropriations Committee,' said
Sen. Hatfield.
(John Yang, Washington Post, A22)
CONGRESS WORRIES ALLIES WILL RENEGE
With the end of the Gulf war in sight, Congress is even more
worried that allies will renege in promised financial
contributions
Republican and Democratic senators issued forceful warnings
to such wealthy allies such as Japan, Germany and the UAE that
future security arrangements with the U.S. may hinge on their
support for the Gulf campaign.
Sen. Leahy complained of Japan's "arrogant condescension" in
coming across with only $1.3 billion of the nearly $11 billion it
pledged.
"I have never seen such a reaction, an anti-Japan reaction,
as there is in the Congress today from people, many of us who have
been very strong supporters of ties with Japan," said Leahy
Sen. Hollings said trade tariffs could end a lot of
"palavering around" and force Japan and Germany to pay at the docks
what they have declined to contribute through diplomatic channels.
"If it doesn't get through the Diet, we'll get it through the
Port of Charleston,' Hollings said. "When they ship it in down
there, we'll take the tariff 11
Sen. Specter suggested that the administration "take a little
closer look at what the Kuwaitis and the Saudis are paying" before
asking taxpayers to foot their bill.
(Major Garrett, Washington Times, B2)
SAN FRANCISCO BUSINESSES START DRIVE
TO COUNTER ANTI-WAR IMAGE
SAN FRANCISCO -- Worried about possible financial losses
because of local anti-war protests, the San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce announced it will unleash an ad campaign aimed at
presenting the city as squarely behind the Gulf War.
The group said it will run ads starting Wednesday in local and
national newspapers, including the Wall Street Journal and USA
Today, saying that most city residents support Bush administration
policies in the Persian Gulf.
(Reuter)
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- A-14
TWO PRESIDENTS AGREE VICTORY OVER DRUGS WITHIN REACH
President Bush and Colombian President Cesar Gaviria expressed
confidence after a White House meeting that their two countries
eventually will triumph in the war against illicit drugs.
With Gaviria at his side after more than two hours of talks,
Bush said, "You can be sure that this scourge of humanity will end
some day with the kind of effort we have been doing.
U.S. officials said Gaviria was invited as a gesture of
appreciation for what they regard as an impressive record in
confronting the drug kingpins since he took office eight months
ago.
(George Gedda, AP)
Colombian, Bush Vow To Win Drug War
President Bush and President Gaviria emerged from two hours
of talks at the White House Tuesday to say they were certain of
eventual victory over Colombia's powerful drug cartels.
"We are determined to defeat this enemy," Bush said after
their meetings. "I am more and more convinced that we will win
this war."
Gaviria, facing mounting drug-related terrorism and leftist
political violence, said he was "sure we are going to dismantle the
cartels" and promised "this scourge of humanity will end some
day. "
Bush also said Tuesday that the U.S. had pledged $41 million
in aid to Colombia "to help ease the financial damage that the drug
war has meant to his government's programs."
(Al Kamen, Washington Post, A6)
BUSH MUST FACE TRADE TALKS AHEAD
Once the Persian Gulf war is over, President Bush may have a
fight of a different sort on his hands: a political brouhaha on
Capitol Hill over his commitment to world trade talks and a free-
trade pact with Mexico.
The opening positions of an expected election-year clash
between protectionists and free-traders were outlined Tuesday at
the White House, where Bush served formal notice of his plans on
the trade policy front
"It's shaping up as a pretty substantial fight, said one
congressional source. "At this point, neither side can claim to
have the votes to win."
(Norman Sandler, UPI)
COUP LEADER PREDICTS REPEAL OF MARTIAL LAW SOON
BANGKOK -- Martial law imposed by coup leaders could be lifted
soon after an interim government is formed, the head of Thailand's
military junta said.
Armed forces chief Gen. Sunthorn Kongsompong said about two-
thirds of the interim Cabinet has been selected and the government
should be complete in "a week or 10 days."
Under martial law, military authorities can conduct searches
and confiscate items at will; prohibit large gatherings and radio
and television broadcasts, and can set a curfew
Earlier, Sunthorn and other junta leaders performed a ceremony
at the Army auditorium in which an officer read out a "royal
command" from King Bhumibol Adulyadej that acknowledged the junta
as the country's rulers.
(AP)
White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- A-15
U.N. REPORT ON IRAN CITES TORTURE, EXECUTIONS
GENEVA -- A U.N. human rights report said that more than 500
people are believed to have been executed in Iran the past 12
months and that torture and other ill-treatment of prisoners appear
to be continuing.
But it also cited "positive measures" by the government,
including acts of clemency and a new decree requiring that defense
lawyers be present at all stages in criminal proceedings.
Commission jurist Reynaldo Galindo Pohl said an "enormous
number of complaints received from very diverse sources" provide
credible evidence of human rights violations in Iran
Most executions involved people charged with drug trafficking,
but others included those convicted of political offenses, the
report said
Recommendations in the report included an appeal to the Tehran
government to conclude soon an accord with the International
Committee of the Red Cross allowing regular prison visits by
delegates of the agency.
(AP)
EDITOR'S NOTES: "From White House To Kuwaiti Border [Marine guard
sent to Kuwait], by Mary Jordan, appears in the Washington Post,
A4.
"U.S. Not Obliged To Stop Firing On Iraqi Troops," by Al Kamen,
appears in the Washington Post, A30.
"U.S. To Curb Export Of Ingredients In Chemical Weapons," by Stuart
Auerbach, appears in the Washington Post, G1.
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NATIONAL NEWS
MARTINEZ RUNS INTO SHARP QUESTIONING OVER DRUG POST
Gov. Martinez fenced with Democratic senators over whether his
nomination as drug policy adviser was a "political payoff" for an
out-of-work Republican with questionable credentials for the post.
Martinez said he accepted President Bush's invitation to
become drug policy director not "for the purpose of earning a
living. I'm here because I believe in this very deeply."
But Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee questioned his
drug-fighting record in Florida, saying the problem has only grown
worse in that state after four years of emphasis on prison building
and harsh law-and-order policies rather than treatment and
prevention campaigns
Sen. Simon, who had said in an opening statement, "I want to
make sure this is not a political payoff,' said later that he would
vote against the nomination unless Martinez gives a firm commitment
to divorce himself from partisan politics.
"He did not answer my question about being above the political
fray satisfactorily," Simon said.
(Carolyn Skorneck, AP)
LOWER BENEFITS BACKED FOR WELL-TO-DO
Poll Reflects Worries About Future of Social Security, Medicare
Sixty-three percent of Americans support the idea of reducing
Social Security and Medicare benefits for high-income persons in
order to assure payments for future retirees, a poll released
Tuesday by the National Taxpayers Union found.
The poll also found that 80 percent of those surveyed believe
the government should encourage people to save for old age by
providing tax deductions for those who save more.
The poll was conducted before the Bush administration
presented its FY92 budget, which includes proposals similar to
those suggested in the survey questions.
(Spencer Rich, Washington Post, A23)
LAWMAKERS SAY BUSH BUDGET FOR UNEMPLOYMENT SYSTEM FALLS SHORT
The Bush administration's plan to immediately pump an extra
$100 million into the nation's deteriorating unemployment system
falls short of what is needed to trim jobless lines and speed up
the payment of benefits, members of Congress said.
States have asked for at least $200 million in emergency funds
to help them process the huge new volume of unemployment claims
that has accompanied the surge in unemployment to 6.2% in recent
months.
The Bush administration's request is "woefully short -- about
100% short of where it has to be," Rep. Porter (R-Il.) said at a
House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the Labor Department's
proposed budget for next year.
However, Secretary Martin defended the request. Martin said
the administration believes $100 million is adequate, based on
economic predictions that the current economic recession will be
short and shallow.
(Karen Ball, AP)
White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- A-17
NEW PUSH UNDERWAY TO PASS CIVIL RIGHTS BILL
Stymied by last year's outcry over the specter of racial
hiring quotas, backers of a proposed federal civil rights bill
appear to be trying a different tack -- in two words, women and
war.
The House Education and Labor Committee will hold its first
hearing on the bill Wednesday, focusing on sexual harassment and
discrimination in the workplace.
Supporters are invoking the Gulf war in their renewed
legislative fight. They figure it will be hard for Bush to oppose
the measure because women and minorities comprise such a large
portion of the U.S. forces in the Middle East.
"I want the President to be out there waving the flag and
welcoming back our heroic people in Desert Storm, if he won't sign
a damned bill that says they've got to be treated fair when they
go back to their jobs, Rep. Ford recently told cheering delegates
to a UAW convention in Washington
Ford told the UAW delegates that if the facts of the bill are
presented, the public will decide it's fair and Bush "will not be
able to veto it and make a phony speech about quotas or anything
else that seems at the moment to get people excited."
(John Foren, Newhouse)
ECONOMISTS SAY WAR VICTORY CONTRIBUTES TO MILD RECESSION
A group of influential economists said Tuesday the recession,
moderated by a quick allied victory in the war against Iraq, will
indeed be shallow by historical standards and should end by
midyear.
That is the consensus of forecasts made by a panel of 54
economists from the National Association of Business Economists.
The economists said they have notched down their 1992 forecast
to include annual economic growth of negative 0.2 percent, down
from November's consensus of positive 0.5 percent growth.
A slight majority of the economists, 51 percent, said the
recession should bottom out during the second quarter. Almost a
quarter of the economists, 21 percent, said the worst should be
over this quarter and 18 percent said the going should be rough
into the third quarter.
(Bob Webster, UPI)
MRS. BUSH LIFTS SPIRITS AT QUANTICO
An upbeat Barbara Bush, predicting that the war in the Gulf
is "very close to over," didn't deliver any official word to that
effect Tuesday, but for 250 Marine and Navy families waiting out
the war at Quantico Marine Base, she didn't have to
Paying her fifth call in two weeks on American military
families at bases around the country, Mrs. Bush told some 600
Marines and their dependents at the Marine Corps Combat Development
Command, "The country is really, truly wrapped in yellow ribbons."
Later, talking with reporters, she said she thinks the war
will "change the world, not just America. "I hope we're going to
be a better world because of it. I wasn't kidding about yellow
ribbons wrapped around America. There's a wonderful feeling out
there, feeling good about ourselves and doing the right thing."
(Donnie Radcliffe, Washington Post, B2)
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Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- A-18
BROWN UNCONCERNED BY LACK OF CONTENDERS
DNC Chairman Ron Brown says his party's 1992 presidential
aspirants may not emerge until summer or even fall, because the war
has put domestic politics on hold.
"I think it will probably be sometime this summer," Brown said
in an interview. But he added that even if no candidates declared
by fall, he "wouldn't be concerned." The public is turned off by
long presidential campaigns, he said
While expressing some frustration that the war has interrupted
his party's political offensive on domestic issues, Brown said that
Democrats were ready to tear into President Bush once the conflict
was over.
"We cannot allow ourselves to be paralyzed with emotion and
to be kept from dealing with what everybody knows is a weak economy
and a lack of domestic agenda because we are at war," he said
Among the issues that Democrats may press after the war, he
included a proposal being pushed by Sen. Mitchell to reduce the
Social Security payroll tax rate, which has created deep divisions
within the party.
"I frankly see more support [among Democrats] on the side of
Sen. Mitchell," Brown said. (Donald Lambro, Washington Times, A3)
U.S. FAULTED ON ANTITERRORISM FUNDING
Congress Told New Airport Bomb-Detection Devices Are Too Touchy
Despite the dangers of terrorist reprisals in the aftermath
of the Gulf war, there is still no machine that can detect the kind
of bomb that blew up Pan Am Flight 103 without touching off too
many false alarms, a Senate committee was told Tuesday.
The finding was made by the Congressional Office of Technology
Assessment in a special study that criticized the low level of
federal funding for research and development of new
counterterrorist technologies.
(George Lardner, Washington Post, A23)
SYMINGTON IS ARIZONA'S NEW GOVERNOR
Republican Fife Symington, a land developer making his first
run for office, won Arizona's governor's race Wednesday, surging
past Democrat Terry Goddard for the second time in four months.
(AP)
SOUTH DAKOTA SENATE DEFEATS ANTIABORTION BILL BY 1 VOTE
Measure Designed To Outlaw Procedure As Birth Control
Abortion-rights forces claimed a major victory Tuesday when
the South Dakota Senate defeated by one vote an antiabortion bill
designed to provide the Supreme Court with another opportunity to
overturn Roe V. Wade.
(Maralee Schwartz, Washington Post, A2)
EDITOR'S NOTES: "One War Casualty -- The U.S. Economy -- Could
A1. Improve Soon," by Alan Murray, appears in the Wall Street Journal,
"Black Caucus Salutes Powell," by J. Jennings Moss, appears in the
Washington Times, B2.
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NETWORK NEWS
(Tuesday evening, February 26)
GULF WAR/KUWAIT CITY
ABC's Peter Jennings: When Lt. Gen. Thomas Kelly, the director of
operations, was asked at the Pentagon today where's the fight in
the Iraqi army, he said, "They have run into the finest army in
the world." And he added, "Forty-one days of allied bombing."
With rare exceptions on the battlefield tonight, the Iraqi military
qualifies for the description paper tiger. There is fight left in
some units, but in almost every case the U.S. and its allies have
apparently accomplished their individual objectives. The war is
not over -- for one thing, there's been a serious fight between
U.S. and Iraqi forces around the Kuwait International Airport. But
the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait City has been visited by U.S. Marines.
ABC's Forrest Sawyer reports from Kuwait City, ahead of the allied
forces. Sawyer says he is there at the invitation of the Saudi
government, but is now alone with his crew and not under any
censorship or clearance. Sawyer reports the city appears
absolutely deserted, a ghost town that has been torn apart by Iraqi
forces. On the horizon, you can see the huge oil fires. One
Kuwaiti resistance leader has numbered the resistance at about
3,000. Eighteen Iraqi POWs were being kept in the basement of one
resistance home. The Iraqis say one of the biggest reasons they
decided to give up is because they had been bombed so heavily by
the allies. The Kuwaiti resistance is mostly in charge of the
city. For the most part, we are told by the resistance that
overnight, the Iraqi soldiers piled into Kuwaiti vehicles and
headed out of town, believed north. There is considerable evidence
of Iraqis cutting and running, leaving their weapons behind. The
Iraqi prisoners said they hated Saddam and had been forced into the
war. They were very glad it was all over. A U.S. special forces
team of about 10 men was at the U.S. Embassy -- the only evidence
of U.S. forces in the city. Sawyer reports he saw a flag flying
over the embassy, but could not identify it. As for the Kuwaitis,
they were jubilant. One said they went to sleep Iraqis, and woke
up Kuwaitis again. Sawyer reports he was struck by the injuries
inflicted by Iraqis on the Kuwaitis. One showed a mark burned onto
his arm where Iraqis were trying to write Saddam's name. Others
showed where their fingernails had been pulled off.
(TV Coverage: Nightvision scenes of burned out buildings in Kuwait
city; Kuwaiti resistance members.)
(ABC-Lead)
CBS's Dan Rather: Saddam Hussein's best troops, his Republican
Guard, is encircled in the desert night. It's in the process of
being annihilated if it doesn't surrender. With his army
collapsing and his guards caught in an ever-tightening vice, Saddam
himself tried today to declare victory and beat it out of Kuwait.
President Bush called that "an outrage," and said the war will go
on with undiminished intensity. Tonight, Kuwait City is free, and
allied forces are driving on. There are areas of resistance, but
many of those who went retreating were giving up.
White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- B-2
CBS's Bob McKeown reports live from Kuwait City. There are a
handful of Marines in the embassy in Kuwait City tonight. The
other allied forces are just outside the city, prepared to come in
at dawn to officially liberate the capital. That liberation,
however, may have taken place at midnight Monday night, when Iraqi
forces simply got up and left, leaving everything behind.
(TV Coverage: Daylight scenes of wreckage along highway; Kuwaitis
shouting support, waving Kuwaiti flags.)
There is no celebration yet, because there are reports of fierce
fighting between U.S. Marines and Iraqi troops near the Kuwait City
Airport -- "the real. thing," as one Marine put it. The Marines
also told us that there are still pockets of Iraqi resistance in
Kuwait City, stragglers and others who did not follow the troops
out. Not 20 feet from where we're standing is a series of Iraqi
bunkers, one of which contained a lit candle.
(CBS-Lead)
NBC's Tom Brokaw: "We will continue to press the battle." That's
the word from the Pentagon tonight as allied forces now have almost
completely encircled all of the Iraqi troops. Meanwhile, U.S.
Marines, Saudi forces and Kuwaiti resistance fighters are retaking
Kuwait City. And Kuwait's citizens have been able to raise their
flag there once again. Saddam Hussein's offer to withdraw has been
dismissed by President Bush as an "outrage." It seems clear
tonight that the alliance is determined to crush Saddam Hussein's
political as well as his military power.
NBC's Brad Willis reports from inside Kuwait that the devastation
wrought by the war upon the country is evident. Kuwaiti soldiers
willing to die for their country cried in one another's arms.
(TV Coverage of Kuwaiti flag being raised, Kuwaiti soldiers crying,
hugging, singing their national anthem.)
Inside Kuwait City there is a tremendous sense of joy. People are
out on the streets again, waving. Some have begun to arrest
Iraqis, who have more than readily given up.
(NBC-Lead)
GROUND WAR
Jennings reports that advanced elements of U.S. and British forces
are said to have swept across Iraq in the direction of Basra, all
the way to the Euphrates River, which should effectively trap the
Republican Guards. In Kuwait, the First and Second Marine
Divisions have now turned east to converge on Kuwait City.
Finally, other Marines are advancing on a broad front all across
the Kuwaiti frontier with units from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
and Qatar. There were no U.S. troops killed or wounded today.
ABC's Bill Redeker reports the Iraqi army may be retreating, but
it is firing on its way out.
(Brig. Gen. Richard Neal: "We have seen no indication that they
are laying down their weapons and walking or getting back to the
Iraq border. Quite the opposite.")
Field commanders said they were losing track of how many Iraqis
they had taken prisoner. At least 30,000 had been rounded up by
late today. But the number continued to grow. Military sources
warned that a logistical logjam near the front could slow down the
allied campaign. Tonight, Central Command will not speculate on
when the war may be over. As one general said, we will continue
to attack, attack, attack.
(ABC-2)
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Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- B-3
ABC's Richard Threlkeld reports the Iraqi POWs say their officers
deserted them the moment the allied attack began.
(CBS-2)
GULF WAR/PRESIDENT
Jennings: Saddam Hussein tried to end the war earlier today. He
was on the radio overnight, saying the withdrawal of all his troops
from Kuwait would be completed by tonight. He was wrong.
President Bush responded by saying that Saddam is not interested
in peace, but only to regroup and fight another day.
ABC's Brit Hume: Four days ago, the President prepared a statement
in the Oval Office, much as he did today.
(TV Coverage: View of President Bush through Oval Office window.)
In it, he offered to hold off a ground assault if Saddam would
accept all U.N. resolutions and withdraw from Kuwait in a week.
But that was then, and this is now, and Saddam's order to his
forces to retreat did him no good today.
(President Bush, in Rose Garden: "Saddam's most recent speech is
an outrage. He is not withdrawing. His defeated forces are
retreating. He is trying to claim victory in the midst of a rout.
And he is not voluntarily giving up Kuwait. The coalition will
therefore continue to prosecute the war with undiminished
intensity.")
The President got a briefing on the progress of the war today from
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Powell, who told him that elite
Republican Guard units in southern Iraq have been trapped, cut off,
and cannot escape with their armor. Powell also said armed Iraqi
units attempting to leave Kuwait are under withering allied attack.
The President reacted to that briefing in a speech at nearby Fort
Myer later.
(President Bush: "We are not only on schedule, we are ahead of
schedule. And no Commander-in-Chief has ever been so proud of
America's men and women in uniform.")
In the faces of the President's men today, you could see, as one
White House official put it, that they were beginning to believe
the news from the front.
(TV Coverage: Secretary Baker, Attorney General Thornburgh,
National Security Adviser Scowcroft, Deputy National Security
Adviser Gates and Deputy Chief of Staff Card talking and grinning.)
That was during a ceremony for visiting Colombian President
Gaviria.
(TV Coverage: President Bush walking with Secretary Baker.)
Afterwards, the focus returned to the Gulf, and the task of dealing
with a post-war Iraq the Administration regretfully assumes will
still be under the control of Saddam Hussein.
(ABC-3)
Rather: President Bush reacted today to Saddam's latest offer to
withdraw from Kuwait by pouring on the scorn and ridicule.
CBS's Wyatt Andrews: The President today refused to even consider
that Saddam's promise to withdraw might be a sincere signal of
peace. He dismissed it as a last-ditch, desperate ruse by Saddam
to save his army.
(President Bush, in Rose Garden: "Saddam's most recent speech is
an outrage. He is not withdrawing. His defeated forces are
retreating. He is trying to claim victory in the midst of a rout.
And he is not voluntarily giving up Kuwait.")
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Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- B-4
Andrews continues: Despite the fleeting chance that Saddam might
be willing to give up, Bush said he feels an obligation to allied
forces to accept nothing less than unmistakable surrender.
(President Bush: "We will not attack unarmed soldiers in retreat.
We have no choice but to consider retreating combat units as a
threat and respond accordingly. Anything else would risk
additional United States and coalition casualties.")
Within the coalition, both the French and the British supported the
President, with Prime Minister Major urging the destruction of
what's left of Iraq's war machine.
(Prime Minister Major, to British parliament: "I frankly do not
believe world public opinion would forgive us if at this stage of
the conflict we permitted the Iraqis to withdraw with their
weapons.")
Mikhail Gorbachev, though, urged an end to the bloodshed, and
hinted the U.S. relationship might grow fragile because of the war.
An angry Sen. Dole addressed Gorbachev personally, saying butt out.
(Sen. Dole: "You haven't risked a single life or a single ruble
in this conflict. Let me tell you, the American people are in no
mood for any more Kremlin interference, promoting terms that could
well endanger allied lives.")
The President today said for the first time that the war is ahead
of schedule, but there is no elation yet at the White House. White
House aides say the President is increasingly concerned about the
question of prisoners, the several Americans and thousands of
Kuwaitis still being held by Saddam.
(CBS-5)
Brokaw: In rejecting Saddam Hussein's withdrawal offer today,
President Bush had the backing of the entire alliance. Prime
Minister Major said Saddam started the war on his terms; he must
end it on the terms of the U.N....
It looks like the President
wants to drive Saddam from power in Iraq as well as in Kuwait.
NBC's John Cochran: They would like that, but they're not prepared
to go in and try to pull him out of his bunker. What they will try
to do is destroy his offensive power inside Iraq. The President
said Saddam's speech was an outrage.
(President Bush: "He is trying to claim victory in the midst of a
rout, and he is not voluntarily giving up Kuwait. He is trying to
save the remnants of power and control in the Middle East by every
means possible. And here, too, Saddam Hussein will fail.")
But the key part of Bush's speech was his appeal for Iraqi soldiers
to give up their weapons.
(President: "It is time for all Iraqi forces in the theater of
operation, those occupying Kuwait, those supporting the occupation
bloodshed.") of Kuwait, to lay down their arms. And that will stop the
Listen again to the key words -- "those occupying Kuwait and those
supporting the occupation of Kuwait." A senior official later said
that was the signal that Bush will not be satisfied until the
Republican Guard in southern Iraq gives up its weapons. The
official said that after the war a demilitarized zone will be set
up along the Iraq-Kuwait border. A peacekeeping force, including
not only Arabs but possibly other Moslems like the Pakistanis,
would take over. President Bush wants to bring a substantial
number of American troops home immediately. But what of Saddam?
White House aides fear he may stay in power. Mrs. Bush said Saddam
can never be trusted to keep the peace.
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Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- B-5
Cochran's report continues:
(First Lady: "I think he's a cunning man and unless he drops all
his weapons and they walk out, I don't believe him.")
A senior official later said if Saddam does continue in power, then
the U.S. will support any attempt by the Kuwaitis to put him on
trial in abstentia for war crimes.
(NBC-2)
GROUND WAR/PENTAGON
ABC's Bob Zelnick reports on the day's fighting. In one
significant encounter, Marines destroyed nearly 80 Iraqi tanks
while not losing a single tank. Throughout the theater, the Iraqis
have had trouble retreating. Military sources say that is because
of the heavy allied bombing, which has made communications between
units difficult. Senior Pentagon officials predict full liberation
of Kuwait City Wednesday. They say the ground war, planned for
seven to ten days, will be over inside of a week.
(ABC-9)
NBC's Fred Francis reports from the Pentagon. The Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs promised the nation in January that the allies were
going to cut Saddam's army off and kill it -- and that is exactly
what is happening tonight. Senior officials here say tens of
thousands of American combat troops will be home by the end of
March. That is possible, say officials, because of the certain
destruction of Saddam's army.
(NBC-3)
CBS's David Martin reports.
(Gen. Powell: "Operation's going well, we're very pleased with the
progress today. But, as has been noted by the President and other
officials today, it is not yet over. So we'll continue until it
is over.")
A senior Administration official says it's not over until Saddam's
Republican Guards are disarmed, either by force or by surrender.
Any satisfaction over the plight of the Iraqi army has to be
tempered by the destruction left in their wake, including 600 oil
fires which have blacked out a satellite photo of Kuwait City and
will take weeks of months to put out.
(Brig. Gen. Richard Neal: "The vast majority of the fires were
caused by Iraqi forces, and not only do we have physical evidence,
but we have captured documents now that indicated that their
instructions were to destroy the oilfields.")
There is still concern tonight that Saddam's final atrocity against
Kuwait will be to launch a chemical weapons attack. An Iraqi
officer captured in Iraq told the allies his unit was ordered to
transfer all its chemical weapons to units inside Kuwait. (CBS-3)
GULF/OIL SLICK
Rather reports a new oil slick is spreading in the Persian Gulf,
about 55 miles east of the Saudi-Kuwaiti border. Officials in
Bahrain say it could last for months and pose the worst ecological
threat yet. U.S. pilots found the new slick today.
(CBS-4)
GULF WAR/BAGHDAD
ABC's Bill Blakemore reports from Baghdad (cleared by Iraqi
censors). People who heard the early news that Iraq was
withdrawing from Kuwait were hopeful the war might now end, with
Iraqi dignity intact.
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Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- B-6
Blakemore's report continues:
(Iraqi man: "Thirty countries against only one country. I think
we made good job.")
Then at midday, Iraqis listened as Saddam himself said Iraqi forces
were withdrawing, and addressed Iraqi soldiers in the past tense,
saying "God was with you in your fight" and "You were brave." A
repeated air attack on Baghdad tonight told people here that it is
still not over.
CBS's Betsy Aaron reports (censored by Iraq) that late in the
afternoon, the Ministry of Information issued a press release
saying that while Iraqi troops are continuing to withdraw from
Kuwait, the allies are continuing to attack them on land and in the
air. Iraq called those attacks cowardly, committed by cowards who
have forgotten their military honor.
NBC's Tom Aspell, in a report from Baghdad monitored by Iraqi
censors, that there were scenes of relief, even joy, when the news
of the pullback from Kuwait was announced. But now there is a real
concern in the air. It's becoming apparent now to the Iraqis that
their troops may not be coming back, at least not as an army.
Allied warplanes attacked Baghdad after dark.
(ABC-6, CBS-6, NBC-4)
GULF WAR/JORDAN
ABC's John Donvan reports from Amman on the Jordanian reaction to
the allied domination. Most people there had no idea that Iraq was
anywhere near losing Kuwait until Saddam told them himself via
radio. Many still insist Saddam has done well and is leaving
Kuwait to fight another day. Palestinian leaders argue that the
crisis at least drew attention to their cause, but when the cameras
are off, some here say they did not Iraq to quit so soon, and that
Saddam may have set back the Palestinian cause. There was a pro-
Iraq demonstration outside the Iraqi embassy tonight, but it was
brief and small, in part because police closed the area. (ABC-10)
NBC's Dennis Murphy reports from Amman. By afternoon, the scope
of the Iraqi calamity was sinking in. Saddam had committed a grave
offense in this culture: he had shamed his Arab brothers, mostly
the Palestinians. One Palestinian leader said President Bush will
inflame the Arab man in the street if the Iraqi army is
annihilated. Jordanians are venting their anger and humiliation
on the Americans, but not all Arabs here condemn the U.S. King
Hussein has not commented on events so far.
(NBC-5)
GULF WAR/ISRAEL
ABC's Dean Reynolds reports on Israeli reaction. The sense among
most Israelis is that the danger is almost gone. But the Israeli
military was troubled by the idea of humiliating Saddam, thinking
that may mean more missile attacks on Israel.
(ABC-11)
Pauley reports Prime Minister Shamir said Saddam's ouster was
essential.
NBC's Martin Fletcher reports from Tel Aviv. Prime Minister Shamir
fears that when the war is over, President Bush will try to use his
new strength to try to strong-arm Israel into concessions to the
Palestinians.
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- B-7
Fletcher continues: No way, Shamir said; we shall stand firm and
not retreat. Some Israelis believe talks could begin with Syria.
Forget it, says the right wing.
(NBC-11)
POST-WAR GULF
CBS's Bill Plante reports senior Administration officials have
devised a U.S. plan. When the fighting is over, the U.S. wants
prisoners of war freed at once -- its own and the thousands of
Kuwaitis believed held by Iraq. U.S. troops would begin leaving
almost immediately -- first those now in Iraq, to demonstrate that
the allies want no territory. In Kuwait, U.S. planners envision
a peacekeeping force that is as Arab as possible. But even after
the ground campaign ends, a senior Administration official says
that if Saddam remains in power and continues firing Scud missiles,
then the air war will continue.
Americans do not seem opposed to a post-war U.S. role. A CBS
News Poll Monday night found that 60% of those questioned believe
the U.S. should keep some troops in the Gulf to ensure stability
(32% disagreed). But by overwhelming margins, people think the
U.S. should neither pay the cost of rebuilding Iraq (16% yes, 76%
no) nor try to set up a new government there (18% yes, 69% no).
Almost half do think the U.S. should require elections in Kuwait
(47%) rather than just returning the royal family to power (33%).
(CBS-12)
Rather interviews Rep. Hamilton, who reports that the war can end
a number of ways even if Saddam does not surrender; for instance,
with a continuing withdrawal, which is happening now; or a
negotiated solution. Hamilton says that at some point you will
have to have negotiations to begin to tackle the post-war problems.
Hamilton says we will be a part of a peacekeeping force in the Gulf
for a long period of time, and he would like to see the U.S. play
a major role with air power and naval power in the region, and a
much smaller role or none at all with respect to U.S. ground
troops. Hamilton says neither the Congress nor the U.S. people
will support a large American force on the ground for an extended
period after the war.
(CBS-13)
ABC's John McWethy reports on the objectives of the Gulf war and
the debate over the post-war Mideast. Polls show a vast majority
of Americans think the final objective of the U.S. war effort
should be to force Saddam from power. Increasingly that sentiment
is shared by members of Congress.
(Rep. Hutto: "Saddam Hussein may call himself a victor, but he
should be treated as the loser he is, and the terms of surrender
should exclude him from being the leader of Iraq.")
(Rep. Weldon: "This international blowhard must now face the
music. In the words of the 1960 hit by the Guess Who, 'Saddam,
it's too late, you've gone too far; you've lost this one, you've
come undone.
Many in the Bush Administration share these views. But officials
say that because the U.N. mandate does not call for Saddam's
removal, and U.S. laws prohibit assassinations, President Bush is
now resigned to the fact that the U.S. will probably have to
tolerate him for a while longer. Officials say their best hope now
is that the Iraqi people will do the job once they contemplate what
he has done.
(ABC-12)
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- B-8
NBC's John Dancy reports from the State Department that the U.S.
and its allies are already beginning to talk about Iraq after the
war. Secretary Baker will hold meetings this week in Washington
with the major European allies on the future of Iraq. The U.S.
preference is clear.
(Secretary Baker on Sunday: "The restoration of peace and stability
in the Gulf would be a heck of a lot easier if he and that
leadership were not in power in Iraq.")
A senior Administration official told NBC the U.S. will continue
to try to get the Iraqi people to overthrow their leader. Saddam
or no Saddam, experts believe much will depend on how the U.S.
behaves toward a defeated Iraq. U.S. officials make it clear
Western help for Iraq will be conditioned by whether Saddam remains
in power. Senior Administration officials argue that Iraq without
Saddam and his huge military can well pay for its recovery. If
Saddam stays, look for the U.S. to impose a harsh peace.
Brokaw: This war and how it's been divided up is clearly reflected
in the State Department foreign aid proposal sent to Congress
today. Jordan, which has been an outspoken supporter of Iraq,
would see its aid cut by $3 million, while Turkey, which has been
one of the staunchest supporters of the alliance, would get an
increase of $150 million.
(NBC-8)
ABC's Bob Jamison reports on the post-war rebuilding effort about
to take place in Kuwait. Rebuilding plans are based on the belief
that, among other things, companies will have to rebuild the entire
Kuwaiti oil industry. The reconstruction will not be exclusively
the business of the U.S. and the allies; Kuwaitis say business will
also go to firms from Germany and Japan.
(ABC-15)
NBC's Mike Jensen looks at the reconstruction of Kuwait. To
replace the infrastructure, Kuwait will spend billions -- mostly
with American companies, some with British, very little with Japan
and Germany.
(NBC-7)
GULF WAR/U.N.
ABC's David Ensor reports that American and allied diplomats at the
U.N. are blocking efforts by Cuba, Yemen and others to get a
Security Council vote on a call for a cease-fire. The allies want
promises in writing from Saddam first.
(Sir David Hannay, British Ambassador to U.N.: "There has to be
a very clear, formal, precise written acceptance of these other
resolutions, of all the 12 resolutions.")
An angry Iraqi ambassador charged that the allies want to shoot
Iraqis in the back as they withdraw, and want to destroy Iraq.
(Abdul Amir al-Anbari, Iraqi ambassador to U.N.: "They would not
be happy to see a ceasefire or partial withdrawal, a peaceful
withdrawal from Kuwait. They are not interested in Kuwait or in
peace or, for that matter, resolutions from the council.")
The Iraqi was so bitter at last night's closed meeting that he
called Kuwait's ambassador "the dwarf on my right.' "Don't gloat,'
he said, adding that the Kuwaiti's presence reminded him of a joke
about the son of a donkey.
(Mohammed Abulhasan, Kuwaiti Ambassador to U.N.: "If an insult
comes from Iraq, that is a compliment for me, because Iraq has been
disgraced in the whole world.")
(ABC-5)
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Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- B-9
Brokaw interviews Kuwaiti Ambassador to the U.N. Mohammed Abul
Hassan:
Brokaw: Do you think President Bush's objective should be to. drive
Saddam Hussein from political power from Iraq, even though that's
not part of the U.N. mandate?
Ambassador: We are sticking to the U.N. mandate, but nevertheless
we will not shed any tears if he will be thrown out by his people.
Brokaw:
I know that you must be feeling a sense of great joy.
Ambassador: Sure, and appreciation for the role of the allied
forces and the United States.
(NBC-6)
SCUD ATTACK AFTERMATH
Jennings reports the number of U.S. dead from the Scud missile
attack on the U.S. barracks Monday is now at 28, with 100 wounded.
ABC's John McKenzie reports from Greensburg, PA, on families of
logistical supply troops killed in the Scud attack.
(ABC-7, NBC-10)
CBS's Harry Smith reports on the record of the Patriot missile in
the aftermath of the barracks attack. No Patriot was fired to
intercept that attacking Scud.
(Brig. Gen. Richard Neal: "This missile broke apart in flight.")
When a Scud breaks apart, the Patriot is faced with the choice of
pieces of debris to pursue.
(Col. Walter Boyne (ret.), USAF: "It keys in on a target and
there's no way to control it not keying in on some of the other
debris. So it might just as well have hit the warhead, or it might
just as well have hit the other debris.")
The Patriot doesn't always hit the warhead. The Patriot offers
protection, but is not perfect.
(Lt. Gen. Thomas Kelly: "I think there was clearly not
complacency. There is an investigation ongoing in Saudi Arabia
right now; I don't know what the facts are, so it would be wrong
of me to conjecture.")
Before Monday night, though, people in Saudi Arabia thought they
were covered. How else to explain dozens of Americans caught in
their barracks, not in their bunkers?
(CBS-7)
GULF/SIMON
Rather reports Iraq's top diplomat in the U.S. was called to the
State Department for an official U.S. government request that CBS's
Bob Simon and his three colleagues be released from Iragi control
to, possibly, Soviet diplomats in Baghdad.
(CBS-14)
GULF WAR/HOME FRONT
NBC's Roger O'Neill reports from Parker Junior High School in
Colorado, where students are as determined as the President seems
to be to bring Saddam Hussein to his knees. The kids have followed
the war closely and are pen pals with 150 Marines.
(NBC-9)
White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- B-10
KEATING FIVE
Jennings reports that the so-called Keating Five in the Senate are
about to become the Keating One. ABC's Cokie Roberts reports
tonight that the Senate Ethics Committee will vote tomorrow to
recommend possible Senate action against only Sen. Cranston.
(ABC-16)
DURABLE GOODS
Jennings: More signs of a weak economy: Orders for durable goods
fell .7% last month. It is a good bet that layoffs will follow.
(ABC-17)
DRUG SEARCHES
CBS's Bob Schieffer reports the Supreme Court heard arguments today
on whether police may conduct random drug searches on buses and
trains.
(CBS-16)
N. KOREA
Jennings: North Korea has placed its army on combat alert because
of what it calls provocation moves of the U.S. and its South Korean
puppets. Every year about this time the U.S. and South Korea hold
joint military exercises; every year the North Koreans go on alert
to show their disapproval.
(ABC-14)
-End of B-Section-
FOREIGN MEDIA REACTION
GULF WAR
"The Jaws of Victory"
"
No lesson of history is more clear than victors most often
make long-term mistakes in pursuit of short-term gains of
triumph
At this stage, the weakening of Saddam's military
might that can be achieved in the course of surrender is inevitably
limited. To be sure, Saddam would be better gone, but that is the
business of the Iraqis."
(Times, Britain)
"A New Decoy?"
"Saddam is being punished for the permanent danger he
represents, the disorder he creates, the fear he provokes and for
his past, present and future monstrosities
What sense would
the Gulf war make if the purpose was not the elimination of the
tyrant who provoked it?"
(Quotidien, France)
"The White Flag?"
If
To lose the battle of Kuwait is not to lose the war for
Saddam is not crushed and retains the possibility of restoring his
political and military health.' "
(La Charente Libre, France)
"The War And The Election"
"
America of the '90s is not that of the '70s. The Vietnam
syndrome seems definitely buried
Members of Congress
understand it well and opponents to the war are these days very
discrete."
(La Croix, France)
"The Challenge"
"Iran is already gearing up for a new dominant role in the
Gulf
and Washington is cautiously agreeing
However,
it
would be illusory for the Arabs to think that Washington, London
and Paris will withdraw from this part of the world that is so
vital to Western interests."
(Handelsblatt, Germany)
"Which Order After War?"
"The war against Iran seems to have made the Iraqi troops
weary of war rather than strengthening them
Could this army
not have been overcome much earlier, before it ruined the oil
fields, the Gulf waters and the environment of the entire region?
The allied commanders appear to be surprisingly often mistaken in
their assessment of their opponent's strength
or are they
trying -- based on an old U.S. tradition -- to keep the risks for
their troops as low as possible?" (Sueddeutsch Zeitung, Germany)
"Gorbachev And The Gulf"
"
The Gulf war is likely to become another stage in the
Soviet Union's decline as a superpower."
(Die Welt, Germany)
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- C-2
"U.S. And Zionists Worst Enemies of Islam"
"Our opposition to the American aggression is not without
values or principles, nor is it based on an unfounded kinship with
Iraq. We oppose the American-Zionist domination because the
Americans and the Zionists are the worst enemies of our Islamic
renaissance. We will never stand on our own two feet as long as
these enemies have the upper hand."
(al-Shaab, Egypt)
"Losing U.S. Interests And Influence"
"U.S. objectives are aimed at destroying Iraq's economic,
military and industrial potential, primarily because it threatens
imperialist and Zionist interests
This is why the U.S., having
scored big in putting other countries and the Security Council
under initiative its thumb, is now rejecting every compromise and peace
From a moral standpoint, Iraq is already the
winner."
(Le Renouveau, Tunisia)
"Saddam Must Be Deposed"
"How is it possible for anyone to lead his nation from one
disastrous war to another without being overthrown? Saddam is
a threat not only to his own people but also to humanity. The
allies will not be able to claim victory if Saddam remains in power
after the war is over."
(Haaretz, Israel)
"A Lethal Missile In Saudi Arabia"
"Monday's [Scud attack] tragedy at the American base in Saudi
Arabia could create greater understanding for Israel's concern over
the missile threat to its civilian population and lend strength to
Israel's arguments. Israel's anxiety might now meet with a more
significant response than Gen. Schwarzkopf's dismissive comparisons
of a Scud attack to a thunderstorm in Georgia. Thunderstorms, as
the attack has shown, can be quite lethal."
(al Hamishmar, Israel)
"Bush Expects To Hear A 'General Framework' From Shamir"
"Sources (in the Bush Administration) said the Administration
has lost its trust in PLO Chairman Arafat, 'but the Palestinian
problem hasn't gone away.' They said that if Egypt, Saudi Arabia
and Syria manage to remove Arafat and replace him with a more
moderate in Palestinian leader, it would be possible to bring the PLO
representatives." the peace process alongside local Palestinian
(Davar, Israel)
"Need To Patch U.S.-USSR Relations"
"Gorbachev's failure to mediate the Gulf war could strengthen
the position of Soviet conservatives who do not agree with U.S.-
Soviet diplomatic cooperation
It could lead to the U.S.
adopting a more cautious policy toward the USSR. There's a need
to patch differences before they worsen." (Tokyo Shimbun, Japan)
-End of News Summary-
Today
CONGRESSIONAL
House Floor: The House will take
up a bill (HR 111) to provide grants to
MONITOR
medical schools to perform veterans-re-
lated research.
The measure would authorize the
Veterans Affairs and Defense depart-
ments to provide $100 million in grants
O'
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to schools to develop rehabilitation facili-
ties, acquire equipment and operate re-
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search centers.
Medical schools would have to match
the federal grants.
The House will also vote on a bill (S
News From the Hill
J Res 55) to mark the 200th anniversary
of I.S.-Portuguese relations. Members
began debate on the measure yesterday.
Senate Floor. The Senate is sched-
SENATE FLOOR: RTC funding
(RTC) would have been given $20 billion
uled to continue consideration of a bill (S
measure considered.
immediately, but prohibited the use of
419) to provide $30 billion for the contin-
Members yesterday began work on
another $10 billion until the administra-
ued bailout of troubled thrifts.
legislation (S 419) to provide an addi-
tion presented a plan to offset any addi-
tional $30 billion in emergency funds for
tional spending on thrift losses in fiscal
Honoraria Ban: Bills to allow gov-
the Resolution Trust Corporation.
1992 and beyond.
ernment workers to accept payment for
Without the money, the government
Lawmakers also approved, by a 26-
outside work that is not related to their
will soon be unable to continue its shut-
17 vote, an amendment that would have
duties and status as federal employees
down of ailing savings and loan institu-
required states that had a disproportion-
will be marked up in the House and Sen-
tions, Treasury Secretary Nicholas F.
ate number of thrift losses to contribute
ate today.
Brady warned.
to the RTC. Under the plan, only Texas
The House Judiciary Subcommittee
Donald W. Riegle Jr., D-Mich., chair-
would have owed money - between $3
on Administrative Law and Govern-
man of the Senate Banking Committee,
billion and $4 billion. Texas Republican
mental Relations will take up HR 325,
urged quick passage of the funding re-
Dick Armey called the proposal the "Get
which would lift the ban on honoraria for
quest. "It's a simple choice - either we act
Texas Amendment."
all federal workers except the president
now to decrease the cost or delay the clean-
and presidential appointees.
up with the inevitable increase in the cost
DEFENSE PRODUCTION act
The Senate Governmental Affairs
of getting it done," he said.
renewal approved by House panel.
Committee will consider S 242, which
The House Banking Committee also
would remove the prohibition on hono-
THRIFT FUNDS bill rejected by
approved a bill (HR 991) to authorize the
raria for non-career officials below the
House Banking panel.
Defense Production Act through Septem-
GS-16 level - the $60,000 to $70,000
The House Banking Committee yes-
ber 30, 1991.
range.
terday rejected, 19-31, a bill (HR 1103) to
The measure would provide $50 mil-
The 1989 Ethics Reform Act im-
provide $30 billion more to close failing
lion for programs under the act and re-
posed a total ban on honoraria for all
thrifts after adding several controversial
new the law retroactively to Oct. 20, 1990,
federal employees, except senators and
amendments to the measure.
when it expired.
Senate staffers.
The committee's failure to approve a
The 1950 act is designed to ensure
Many lawmakers say they were un-
bill raises questions whether the House
defense procurement during a war and
aware of the scope of the law and did not
will be able to pass a thrift spending mea-
military preparedness in peacetime. For
intend for the act to prevent rank-and-
sure this week.
example, in peacetime it allows the gov-
file workers from pursuing outside inter-
The administration has said that it
ernment to offer loan and purchase guar-
ests. As a result, there is widespread sup-
would have to stop the bailout operation if
antees to companies that produce materi-
port for a rewrite.
Congress failed to make extra funding
als deemed essential to national security.
available immediately, estimating that $30
In wartime, the law would authorize
Puerto Rico: The chances for a
billion more would be needed in fiscal 1991.
the president to requisition materials, fa-
U.S.-sanctioned plebiscite to determine
Committee staffers said the panel
cilities and services for the war effort.
the political future of Puerto Rico appear
may take up another funding bill or the
The Senate passed a similar measure
slim, as the Senate Energy and Natural
House leadership may wait for the Sen-
(S 259) on Feb. 21.
ate to send over a companion measure (S
See TODAY on p. 4
419) that is on the Senate floor today.
CFTC RENEWAL bill approved
Despite the bill's importance, the
in House committee.
In This Issue
panel scrapped the measure after a num-
The House Agriculture Committee
ber of troublesome amendments gained
yesterday approved by voice vote a mea-
News From the Hill
1
approval. One amendment, approved by
sure (HR 707) to reauthorize the Com-
Today in Congress
1
a 28-21 vote, would have required the
Committee's Today
4
modity Futures Trading Commission
Committees Future
9
Bush administration to pay for any thrift
(CFTC) and to strengthen regulations
Other Events
19
losses after fiscal 1991 through tax in-
governing trading practices in futures
FY90 Appropriations
21
creases or spending cuts.
Floor Action
22
The Resolution Trust Corporation
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Wednesday, February 27, 1991
NEWS from p. 1
operation would not ante up to cover
elements of the package together,' said
their share of the costs once the war ends.
Utah's Jake Garn, the ranking Republi-
markets.
Committee Chairman Robert C. Byrd,
can on the panel.
Members rejected, by voice vote, an
D-W.Va., said the panel would act quickly.
But other senators, including Nancy
amendment by Jerry Huckaby, D-La.,
to provide any extra funding needed for
Landon Kassebaum, R-Kan., and Terry
that would have ordered the CFTC to
the war effort, but not without assurances
Sanford, D-N.C, criticized the adminis-
monitor the setting of margins - the
that the money was necessary.
tration plän for not going far enough to-
amount of money required upfront to
"Will the allies come forward with
ward preventing possible bailouts of large
buy futures contracts. Low margins can
their commitments or will they feel that
firms, or "too-big-to-fail" operations.
increase trading volume.
once the hostilities have ended
the
And several senators, including
The amendment would have re-
pressure on them to comply with their
Christopher S. Bond, R-Mo., criticized
quired the CFTC to set the margin in the
promises will be lightened?" Byrd asked
provisions in the plan limiting depositors
trading pit for a commodity if a "clear
at yesterday's hearing on supplemental
to $200,000 of insurance per institution,
and present danger" to market integrity
funding for the war.
or $100,000 in retirement accounts and
was determined. Under current law, the
Dale Bumpers, D-Ark., said the
$100,000 in other accounts.
CFTC can set margins in emergency situ-
pledges from U.S. allies would be unen-
He said 1991 may not be the right
ations but is not required to. Individual
forceable after the crisis was over, "so I
time to change the rules because doing SO
exchanges historically have set the mar-
don't think you're going to get the
is
now might make depositors nervous.
gins on traded commodities.
money."
The committee approved, by voice
President Bush has requested $15
MARTINEZ FACES pointed
vote:
billion in federal funds and the authority
questions at confirmation hearing.
An amendment by Dave Nagle, D-
to use $53.5 billion in pledged aid from
Senate Democrats yesterday criti-
Iowa, that would reduce the penalty for
allied nations to cover war costs.
cized the nomination of former Florida
insider trading crimes in futures markets
The money should cover military ex-
Republican Gov. Bob Martinez to be the
from $500,000 to $100,000.
penditures through March and would not
new director of national drug policy con-
An amendment by Dan Glickman, D-
be used for anything else, such as emer-
trol as a choice that may have been
Kan., that would allow the CFTC to seek
gency foreign assistance, promised Dep-
driven more by politics than merit.
civil penalties for violations in commod-
uty Secretary of Defense Donald Atwood.
The Senate Judiciary Committee be-
ity trading. The amendment would set
Budget director Richard G. Darman
gan confirmation hearings on the Marti-
fines for civil actions at not more than
said he believed that $3.6 billion prom-
nez nomination yesterday.
$100,000, or three times the monetary
ised by Germany would be paid by March
Paul Simon, D-Ill., questioned the
amount of each violation.
31. And he said that Japan would pay the
motives behind the nomination. "I want
$10.7 billion it had pledged by March 31,
to make sure this is not a political pay-
FARM EXPORT subsidy pro-
if the Japanese Parliament approves.
off," said Simon. Martinez lost a bid for
gram gains in House panel.
Germany and Japan have been the
re-election to be governor of Florida de-
The House Agriculture Committee
focus of widespread congressional criti-
spite a number of campaign appearances
yesterday gave voice vote approval to leg-
cism for their alleged failure to contrib-
by President Bush.
islation (HR 805) that would authorize
ute enough to the gulf war operation.
Simon said he would vote against
additional fiscal 1991 funding for a pro-
Byrd said the panel "will do every-
confirmation unless he got a commitment
gram that subsidizes exports of farm
thing it can to see that all necessary au-
of non-partisanship from Martinez. Mar-
products.
thority and funding are provided to the
tinez promised he would never mix poli-
Existing funds for fiscal 1991 are al-
president in a timely manner to enable
tics with the office.
most exhausted.
our military to carry, out its mission."
Panel Democrats said Martinez had
The bill would authorize an addi-
But Byrd added that lawmakers want
placed heavy emphasis on law enforce-
tional $900 million in certificates that ex-
to be convinced that the money is needed.
ment at the expense of drug treatment
porters could redeem for such govern-
and prevention during his time as gover-
ment-owned commodities as corn, oils
BRADY URGES banking over-
nor.
and other feed grains. The commodities
haul to prevent S&L crisis repeat.
"I am troubled by his approach to
are compensation for exporters who agree
Treasury Secretary Nicholas F.
the issue," said Howard M. Metzenbaum,
to sell their farm products in selected
Brady yesterday said the Bush adminis-
D-Ohio. Metzenbaum said Martinez "fa-
overseas markets at the below-market
tration's proposals to overhaul the na-
vored tough-sounding law-and-order ap-
prices they must offer to be competitive
tion's banking system would prevent a
proaches". such as harsher mandatory
in the world market.
repeat of the savings and loan crisis that
sentencing for drug offenders, wide-
In an effort to keep the cost of bill
is costing taxpayers billions of dollars.
spread drug testing and expanded use of
down, the panel approved an amendment
Brady denied that the administra-
the National Guard.
to restrict the value of certificates that
tion's plan was repeating mistakes that
"Meanwhile, treatment programs
may be redeemed in fiscal 1991 to $500
contributed to the S&L disaster.
were underfunded," Metzenbaum said.
million.
The administration proposal, un-
But Republicans countered that
The panel rejected an amendment
veiled Feb. 5, would lift restrictive laws
Florida set high marks for spending on
by Jim Jontz, D-Ind., that would have
that have prevented banks from expand-
drug-treatment efforts during the Marti-
required at least 15 percent of the certifi-
ing into securities, insurance and other
nez years.
cates to be used to compensate exporters
businesses or opening offices across state
Orrin G. Hatch, R-Utah, said Florida
of such valued-added products as flour
lines. The proposal also calls for lower
"is listed among the top 10 states for per
and corn oil.
limits on deposit insurance coverage and
capita spending on drug treatment."
would streamline federal bank regulation.
Hatch defended the nomination. "I
GULF WAR FUNDING request
Some Republican panel members
don't know of anybody in this country
prompts questions over financing.
urged their colleagues to approve a sin-
who has the potential to do this job bet-
Members of the Senate Appropria-
gle, comprehensive package that closely
ter than you do," he told Martinez.
tions Committee yesterday raised con-
follows the administration plan.
And Martinez defended his commit-
cerns that U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf
"I feel very strongly we must hold all
ment to the post. He told members that
Wednesday, February 27, 1991
Congressional Monitor
Page 3
he regarded the position s-"more than a
their unemployment benefits also.
certainly be a more sophisticated terror-
job; it's a mission" and said he did not
"Mr. Chairman, we have a crisis for
ist threat in the near future, experts from
need the job "for purposes of earning a
working people in this country. We have
the Office of Technology Assessment
living."
a vicious recession, but nobody is notic-
(OTA) told the Senate Governmental Af-
The hearing will continue today.
ing and nobody cares," said Margaret
fairs Committee yesterday.
Jenkins, a 52-year-old unemployed
OTA's Anthony Fainberg said Con-
KEATING FIVE deliberations
chambermaid.
gress should increase funding for an in-
continue; no decision reached.
"Everytime I go back to the unem-
teragency group charged with coordinat-
The Senate Ethics Committee met
ployment [office] since September the
ing the government's efforts to develop
again yesterday in an attempt to wrap up
lines have gotten longer. How are we sup-
new anti-terrorism technologies. Agen-
the so-called Keating Five case, but
posed to find work?"
cies conducting anti-terrorism research
reached no decision.
The subcommittee, chaired by
include the departments of State, De-
Panel members have been deliberat-
Thomas J. Downey, D-N.Y. is looking at
fense, Justice and Transportation.
ing for months on what actions, if any, to
ways to improve the federal-state unem-
Funding for the Technical Support
take against the five senators - Donald
ployment system. According to the Gen-
Working Group, which provides seed
W. Riegle Jr., D-Mich.; John McCain, R-
eral Accounting Office, less than half of
money for anti-terrorism research that
Ariz.; Dennis DeConcini, D-Ariz.; John
the nation's 7.7 million jobless are receiv-
would otherwise be overlooked by a sin-
Glenn, D-Ohio; and Alan Cranston, D-
ing benefits.
gle agency, has dropped 80 percent since
Calif. - but an agreement has eluded
1987, Fainberg said.
them.
BALANCED ENERGY plan es-
He said several important projects,
The five have been accused of violat-
sential, panel members say.
such as the development of a unit de-
ing Senate rules for intervening with fed-
Members of the Senate Energy Com-
signed to rapidly diagnose and respond to
eral regulators on behalf of savings and
mittee yesterday assailed parts of the ad-
chemical or biological attacks, had been
loan operator Charles H. Keating Jr.
ministration's proposed national energy
delayed.
The committee plans to meet again
policy, arguing that any national energy
Committee members said anti-ter-
this morning.
plan will require significantly more effort
rorism measures deserve a higher prior-
in conservation and fuel efficiency than
ity, particularly in the current political
MARTIN DEFENDS unemploy-
has been proposed by President Bush.
climate.
ment supplemental request.
"Economic and environmental reali-
William S. Cohen, R-Maine, said he
A Bush administration proposal to
ties make it clear that the United States
feared that "the 'mother of all battles'
give an additional $100 million to the
cannot rely solely on domestic produc-
could become the 'mother of all
states to help pay for unemployment pro-
tion to extract itself from recurring na-
grudges" after Iraq's expected defeat in
grams met with heavy criticism yesterday
tional energy crises," said committee
the Persian Gulf War.
from members of a House panel.
Chairman J. Bennett Johnston, D-La., as
"What'I find most alarming are the
Rep. John Porter, R-Ill., charged
the panel began a series of hearings on a
proliferation of chemical and biological
that the plan is "woefully short - about
comprehensive energy plan.
weapons," Cohen added.
100 percent short of where it has to be,"
Johnston and ranking Republican
at yesterday's House Appropriations sub-
Malcolm Wallop, Wyo., have introduced
HUMAN RIGHTS situation im-
committee hearing on the Labor Depart-
legislation (S 341) that would establish a
proving, says administration.
ment's proposed budget for fiscal 1992.
national energy policy based on explora-
"Respect paid by governments to
Bush would include the funds in an
tion, conservation and fuel efficiency.
human rights is on the ascendancy," as-
emergency supplemental request for
The president's plan is centered pri-
sistant secretary of State Richard
1991. But according to William H.
marily on a significant boost in domestic
Schifter told the House Foreign Affairs
Natcher, D-Ky., chairman of the Appro-
oil production, including a controversial
Subcommittee on Human Rights yester-
priations subcommittee on Labor, many
plan to drill oil in the Arctic National
day.
state experts have written to him saying
Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
Panel members agreed and added
that $200 million is needed. Those offi-
Democratic panel members chided
that human rights must be a central con-
cials are "people that we think know"
the president for failing to press for in-
sideration in the formation of U.S. for-
how much they need to adequately fund
creased auto fuel efficiency or provide
eign policy.
the program, Natcher said.
incentives for the development of renew-
The occasion was the release of the
Newly sworn-in Secretary of Labor
able energy technologies.
State Department's annual country-by-
Lynn Martin defended the emergency re-
But Republican panel members
country report on human rights prac-
quest for the unemployment insurance
strongly supported the administration's
tices, but members of Congress wanted to
system, saying the $100 million is ade-
plan to boost domestic oil drilling.
focus generally on just one region - the
quate, based on economic predictions
Wallop said- energy efficiency will
Middle East. When asked by panel chair-
that the current recession will be short
play a critical role in the legislation but
man Gus Yatron, D-Pa., how long the
and shallow.
should not overshadow the need for new
State Department had been aware of
"I think what we all hope is that the
oil production: "Efficiency does not im-
Iraq's "abysmal" human rights record,
commonly held economic assumptions,
ply lack of access to energy," he said.
Schifter said that "they were human
from economists that we have bottomed
And, Michael Davis, assistant secre-
rights violators for a long, long time, and
and that it's going to be all right - will
tary for energy and renewable resources
our reports" clearly documented that.
be the correct one. If they're wrong, obvi-
at the Department of Energy, added,
Other countries that came under fire
ously, the [unemployment insurance]
"You cannot conserve your way out of a
for human rights violations included
numbers are wrong," Martin said.
problem."
China and Syria.
Related Hearing. In a separate
Other nations met with better luck;
Capitol Hill hearing on a related issue,
COUNTERTERRORISM R&D
no mention was made of Saudi Arabia
the House Ways and Means Human Re-
needs more resources, OTA says.
(whose human rights record takes up 13
sources Subcommittee took testimony
The federal government should. de-
pages of the report) and Israeli problems
from people who have lost their jobs in
vote more resources to the development
in the occupied territories were men-
the recession and were in danger of losing
of new technologies to counter what will
tioned only briefly.
Page 4
Congressional Monitor
Wednesday, February 27, 1991
TODAY from p. 1
Committee Meetings Today
Resources Committee meets to mark up a
bill (S 244) that would allow island resi-
dents to choose to remain a common-
wealth, become the 51st state or gain in-
Senate Committees
BENEFITS FOR TROOPS
IN PERSIAN GULF
dependence.
Senate Finance Committee
The markup was already delayed
EASTERN EUROPE: CURRENT TRENDS
The full committee (Chairman Bentsen, D-
once, after some committee members last
Senate Armed Services Committee
Texas) will hold a hearing on proposals to
week signaled their reluctance to accept
The full committee (Chairman Nunn, D-
increase benefits for military personnel serving
the prospect of Puerto Rican statehood.
in the Persian Gulf War.
Ga.) will hold a hearing on current trends in
The senators cited cultural differ-
10am SD-215 Dirksen Bldg. February 27
Eastern Europe.
Agenda:
ences and potential costs to the United
2pm SR-222 Russell Bldg. February 27
Proposals to be considered:
States in increased aid.
Witnesses scheduled: Andre Korbonski political
Raising the $500 per month exclusion for military
Ranking Republican Malcolm Wal-
science professor, UCLA; Charles Gati political
pay to officers in a combat-zone to: $2,000, per
science professor, Union College; James Brown
month
lop, Wyo., is expected to offer a substi-
senior consultant, RAND Corp
Permitting Operation Desert Storm personnel to
tute amendment that calls on Puerto
make penalty-free withdrawals for IRAs and
Rico to hold a plebiscite and then peti-
employer-sponsored retirement plans
tion Congress to abide by the results.
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Permitting states to-issue mortgage revenue bonds
Committee Chairman J. Bennett John-
REORGANIZATIONS
to finance home mortgage loans for veterans of
ston, D-La., opposes the proposal.
Senate Banking Committee
Operation Desert Storm
Subcommittee on Securities (Chairman
Provide an exclusion from gross income for any
Dodd, D-Conn.) will hold a hearing on reorga-
compensation received from the armed services
Money Laundering: The House
by Operation Desert Storm POWs and MIAs
nizations of limited partnerships commonly
Banking Subcommittee on Financial In-
Permit an employer to include an employee's
referred to as "rollups."
Desert Storm service in calculations for qualified
stitutions will mark up legislation (HR
9:30am SD-538 Dirksen Bldg. February 27
pension plans
26). that would impose stiff penalties on
Witnesses scheduled: Richard Breeden chair-
Allow an above-the-line deduction for certain ex-
banks and bank officers convicted of
man, Securities and Exchange Commission; Rob-
penses incurred by reservists and National
ert Stanger chairman, Robert Stanger Company;
Guardsmen
laundering money.
Frank Wilson vice president, National Associa-
Permit military personnel stationed abroad to qual-
HR 26 would authorize banking reg-
tion of Securities Dealers; Dee Harris director,
ify for the earned-income tax credit
ulators to revoke the charter or appoint a
Arizona Securities Division
Remove certain restrictions on "unemployment
conservator for an institution caught
benefits for ex-servicemen
laundering -money. If convicted, bank of-
Witnesses scheduled: Sens Glenn, D-Ohio; Ford,
FY92 BUDGET:
ficers could be banned from working in a
Shelby, D-Ala.
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT POLICIES
Michael Graetz deputy assistant secretary of
financial institution.
Senate Budget Committee
Treasury for tax policy; Gen. Donald Jones
The bill also would impose fines on
The full committee (Chairman Sasser, D-
deputy assistant secretary of Defense for military
institutions that are negligent in filing
Tenn.) will hold a hearing on "Labor and
manpower and personnel policy; George Kundahl
currency transaction reports and would
- principal deputy,assistant secretary of Defense
Employment Policies: the 1991 Recession and
for reserve affairs
direct the Treasury Department to study
Beyond.'
PANEL: Carol Wignall wife of Capt. Wignall,
the feasibility of removing $50 and $100
10am SD-608 Dirksen Bldg. February 27
Grafton, Va; Sgt. Becky Gommel wife of Gun-
bills from circulation.
Witnesses scheduled: Lynn Martin secretary of
nery Sgt. Gommel, Fairfax, Va.; Fran Kraus
Labor; Ray Marshall LBJ School of Public
state volunteer coordinator, Colorado National
The administration supports the leg-
Affairs and former secretary of Labor
Guard and member, Committee on Families,
islation, but at. a hearing last week a
National Guard Association of the U.S.
Treasury. department official said that
PANEL: Sgt Major C.A. McKinney (USMC, ret:) -
foreign exchange and check-cashing
INSURANCE INDUSTRY
legislative counsel, Non-Commissioned Officers
INSOLVENCY ISSUES
Association (NCOA), representing NOCA and
stores should also be required to imple-
Senate Commerce Committee
Military Coalition, Alexandria, Va.; Col. Christo-
ment anti-money laundering, programs.
pher Giaimo (USAF, ret.) - deputy dierctor for
Drug traffickers have increasingly
The full committee (Chairman Hollings, D-
government relations, Retired Officers Associa-
used these facilities to launder money as
S.C.) will hold a hearing on insurance company
tion
insolvencies.
banks have become more vigilant.
9:30am SR-253 Russell Bldg. February 27
Lawmakers agreed on new money
Witnesses scheduled: Linda Powers deputy assis-
laundering penalties. last year, but last
tant secretary for services, Commerce Depart-
minute add-ons killed the measure.
ment; Jack Nelson and James Barrese College of
FOREIGNARMS SALES
Insurance of New York; Marty Leary Southern
Finance Project; Orin Kramer Insurance In-
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Small-Business Relief: The
formation Institute; Earl Pomeroy and Bill
The full committee (Chairman Pell, D-R.I.)
House Small Business, Committee will
McCartney National Association of Insurance
will hold a closed hearing on the Javits Report,
mark up legislation (HR 902) to tempo-
Commissioners; GAO representative; A.M. Best
the annual report from the president that gives
rarily suspend repayment of loans made
Co. representative; Standard & Poors represen-
details and justifications for U.S. arms sales to
tative
foreign countries in the coming year.
by the Small Business Administration
5pm S-116 Capitol Bldg. closed February
(SBA) for small-business owners serving
27
in' the Persian Gulf.
Businesses ailing from the call-up of
MARKUP:
PUERTO RICO STATUS
a key employee would be able to delay or
MARKUP: FED WORKER HONORIA
NIOBRARA RIVER
reduce repayment of SBA loans:
BAN REVISION
Senate Energy Committee
The bill also authorizes the SBA to
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
The full committee (Chairman Johnston,
pay a company's guaranteed loans tem-
The full committee (Chairman Glenn, D-
D-La.) will meet to consider pending business.
Ohio) will meet to organize, for the 102nd
porarily if a key employee is called to
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. February 27
Congress and to mark up legislation (S 342), to
active duty.
Agenda:
No major amendments are expected.
S 244 provide for a referendum on the political
allow government workers to accept honoraria
status of Puerto Rico.
for outside work that is in no way related to
The Senate Small Business Commit-
S 248 Niobrara Scenic River Designation Act of
their duties or status as federal employees.
tee approved a similar measure Feb. 20.
1991
9am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. February 27
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Revised listing
Wednesday, February 27, 1991
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Senate continued:
DESERT STORM EFFECTS
Witnesses scheduled: Gov. Wallace Wilkinson
ON AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS
Appalachian Regional Commission; John Con-
House Agriculture Committee
way - chairman, Defense Nuclear Facilities
MERCENARIES &
The full committee (Chairman de la Garza,
Safety Board
DRUG CARTELS
D-Texas) will hold a hearing on the effect of
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
Operation Desert Storm on individuals served
Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga-
tions (Chairman Nunn, D-Ga.) will hold a
by Agriculture Department programs.
MIDDLE EAST POLICY
1pm 1300 Longworth Bldg. February 27
House Appropriations Committee
hearing on the connection between mercenaries
Witnesses scheduled: Keith Bjerke - adminis-
Foreign Operations Subcommittee (Chmn
and drug cartels.
trator, Agriculture Stabilization & Conservation
Obey, D-Wis) will continue hearings on Ameri-
10am SH-216 Hart Bldg. February 27
Service; Betty Jo Nelson administrator, Food &
can policy in the Middle East after the war.
Witnesses scheduled: Raymundo Perez - staff
Nutrician Service; La Vern Ausman - adminis-
investigator, Governmental Affairs Committee;
10am 2360 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
trator, Farmers Home Administration; Myron
Witnesses scheduled: Robert Hunter Center for
Stephen Levin minority staff counsel, Govern-
Johnsrud . Administrator, Extension Service;
mental Affairs Committee; David Tomkins - Brit-
Strategic and International Studies; Martin
Bill Richards - chief, Soil Conservation Service;
Indyk - Washington Institute for Near East
ish Mercenary
Jeff Sirman - deputy chief for programs and
Policy; Edward Luttwak - Center for Strategic
legislation, Forest Service
and International Studies; Richard Murphy
PANEL 1: Judy Davenport - Military Families
Council on Foreign Relations; Laurie Mylroie
DRUG POLICY NOMINATION
Support Network; Sydney Hickey - National
Washington Institute for Near East Policy; Dimi-
Senate Judiciary Committee
Military Family Association
tri Simes - Carnegie Endowment for Interna-
The full committee (Chairman Biden, D-
PANEL 2: Nancy Rader - farm wife; Larry Jones
tional Peace
Feed the Children
Del.) will continue confirmation hearings on
the nomination of former Florida Gov. Bob
Martinez to be director of the Office of Drug
FY92 INTERIOR APPROPS
FARM CREDIT SYSTEM
Control Policy.
House Agriculture Committee
House Appropriations Committee
10am SD-226 Dirksen Bldg. February 27
Conservation, Credit and Rural Develop-
Interior Subcommittee (Chairman Yates,
Witnesses scheduled:
ment Subcommittee (Chairman English, D-
D-III.) will hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appro-
February 27:
Okla.) will hold a hearing on the farm credit
priations for programs under its jurisdiction.
PANEL 1: Reps. Rangel, D-N.Y., Coughlin, R-Pa;
delivery system and on the credit needs of
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
John Ashcroft governor, Pa.
Witnesses scheduled:
PANEL 2: Edward Foote chairman, Miami Coali-
farmers and ranchers.
DCS program (Interior): Richard Sande - Wash-
tion for a Drug Free Community; John Dow
10am 1302 Longworth Bldg. February 27
ington State Coastal Counties
chief executive officer, Crossings Rehabilitation
Witnesses scheduled: La Verne Ausman admin-
State and Local Assistance (DOE): Richard Wat-
Center, Miami, Fla.; Ellen Weber - legislative
istrator, Farmers Home Administraton; Gene
counsel, Legal Action Center; Neal Sonnett -
Swackhamer Farm Credit Council
former president, National Association of Crimi-
PANEL 1: Michael Gravoe American Bankers
nal Defense Lawyers; James Austin - executive
Association; Jack Dickey Independent Bankers
vice president, National Council on Crime and
Association
CONGRESSIONAL
Delinquency
PANEL 2: Herbert Aarons California Coastal
PANEL 3: Robert Butterworth Attorney General,
Rural Development Corp; Jim Stoval - Agricul-
MONITOR
Fla.; Don Cahill - legislative chairman, Fraternal
ture Mediation Program, Oklahoma City, Okla;
Order of Police; Johnny Hughes director, legisla-
Charles Hertzberg - assistant administrator for
tive and congressional affairs, National Troopers
financial assistance, Small Business Association
Managing Editor: Brian Nutting
Coalition; Sean O'Sullivan - director, Florida
Senior Editor: Robert Healy
Drug Free Community Project; Shirley Coletti -
president, Operation PAR
News Editors: Christine C. Lawrence, Amy
FY92 COMMERCE, STATE,
Stern
JUSTICE APPROPS
Senior Reporters: Thomas Galvin, Richard
House Appropriations Committee
Sammon
FY92 BUDGET:
Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary
VETERANS AFFAIRS
Reporters: Elizabeth A. Palmer, Andrew
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
and Related Agencies Subcommittee (Chair-
Taylor, Sheldon P. Yett,
man Smith, D-Iowa) will hold hearings on
The full committee (Chairman Cranston,
Editorial Assistant: David Masci
D-Calif.) will hold a hearing on the fiscal 1992
FY92 appropriations for programs under its
jurisdiction.
budget for veterans' programs.
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tary of Veterans' Affairs; Thomas Collins assis-
chairman, Federal Communications Commission
President: Richard R. Edmonds
tant secretary of Labor; Frank Nebeker chief
judge, U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals; Larry
(2pm) former chief justice Warren Burger Com-
Editor and Publisher: Neil Skene
mission on the Bicentennial of the U.S.; Arthur
Rivers executive director, Veterans of Foreign
Fletcher chairman, Commission on Civil Rights;
Executive Editor: Robert W. Merry
Wars; Robert Jones national executive director,
AMVETS; Jesse Brown executive director, Dis-
Paul Dayton chairman, Marine Mammal Com-
mission
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Wednesday, February 27, 1991
House continued
on fiscal 1992- appropriations for programs
FY92 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION:
under its jurisdiction.
BASE CLOSINGS
9:30am B-300 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
House Armed Services Committee
son - National Association of State Energy Offi-
Witnesses scheduled: Navy military construction
Military Installations and Facilities Sub-
cials
and family housing: RADM. David Bottorff-
committee (Chairman Schroeder, D-Colo.) will
Weatherization Assistance: National Association
Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Com-
hold a hearing on the president's fiscal 1992
for State Community Services - Kathy Krieter
mand; Brig. Gen. John Arick, USMC, Facilities
DOE Conservation R&D Budget: Nancy Hirsh
defense authorization request for military con-
Services Division
Energy Conservation Council
struction, focusing on base closings.
DOE Steel Initiative: William Dennis - American
9:30am 2212 Rayburn Bldg: February 27
Iron and Steel Institute
Witnesses scheduled: David Berteau principal
Fossil Energy and Conservation R&D: David Webb
FY91 COAST GUARD SUPPLEMENTAL
deputy assistant secretary of Defense for produc-
- Gas Research Institute; Richard Irby American
House Appropriations Committee
tion and logistics; Susan Livingstone - assistant
Gas Association; Bernard Lee - Institute of Gas
Transportation and Related Agencies Sub-
secretary of the Army for installations, logistics
Technology; Rev. William George - Georgetown
committee (Chairman Lehman, D-Fla.) will
and environment; Jacqueline Schafer assistant
University
hold hearings on supplemental FY91 appropri-
secretary of the Navy for installations and envi-
Wilsonville Clean Coal Research Center: Gary
ations for Coast Guard operations relating to
ronment; James Boatright deputy assistant
Styles Southern Company Services
secretary of the Air Force for installations
Operation Desert Storm.
Weatherization Assistance Program: Meg Power
National Community Action Foundation
2:30pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
Eastern Oil Shale Research: Frank Derbyshire
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY
University of Kentucky; Verl Schordt - Univer-
RESTRUCTURING
sity of Alabama
FY92 ICC APPROPS
House Banking Committee
Molten carbonate fuel cell technology - Paul Bry-
House Appropriations Committee
The full committee. (Chmn Gonzalez, D-
ant
Transportation and Related Agencies Sub-
Bureau of Mines: George Fumich - West Virginia
Texas) will hold a hearing on the administra-
committee (Chairman Lehman, D-Fla.)- will
University
tion's proposal for deposit insurance reform
Marine Minerals Technology Center: Robert
hold hearings on FY92 appropriations for pro-
and. restructuring of the financial services
Woolsey University of Mississippi
grams under its jurisdiction.
industry.
Mineral Institutes Program: Ralph Pike - Louisi-
10am 2358 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
Witnesses scheduled: Edward Philbin - chairman,
10:30am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
ana State University
Interstate Commerce Commission
Witness scheduled: Nicholas Brady secretary of
OCS Program: D. Carter - Southern Environmen-
the Treasury
tal Law Center
State Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program
Gregory Conrad
FY92 TREASURY-POSTAL APPROPS
MARKUP:
Interstate Mining
House Appropriations Committee
OSM Rural Abandoned Mines Program: Aubrey
MONEY LAUNDERING
Treasury, Postal Service and General Gov-
Riner Appalachian Coalition for Rural Aban-
House Banking Committee
ernment Subcommittee (Chairman Roybal, D-
doned Mines
Financial Institutions Supervision, Regula-
OSM Budget: Don'Barger - Friends of the Earth
Calif.) will hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appro-
tion and Insurance Subcommittee (Chairman
DOE Liquification Program: G.P. Huffman Con-
priations for programs under its jurisdiction.
Annunzio, D-III.) will mark up Money Laun-
sortium for Fossil Fuel Liquification Science
10am H-164 Capitol Bldg. February 27
Witnesses scheduled: William Barton Inspector
dering Enforcement Amendments of 1991 (HR
Marine Minerals Technology Center: Harry Olson
University of Hawaii
General, General Services Administration;
26).
OSM Rural Abandoned Mines Program: Sally
Thomas Buckholtz commissioner, Information
3pm 2128 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
Sheperd - West Virginia Soil Conservation Su-
Resources Management Service; William Early
pervisors; Robert Kaufman - Western Pa. Coali-
Jr. acting comptroller, General Management
tion for Abandoned Mine Reclamation
and Administration
BUDGET COST OF
OCS Program: Andrew Palmer - American Oceans
PERSIAN GULF WAR
Campaign; David McCraney - Washington De-
House Budget Committee
partment of Trade and Economic Development;
FY92 FDIC, RTC APPROPS
The full committee (Chairman Panetta, D-,
Eldon Hout.- Oregon Department of Land Con-
House Appropriations Committee
Calif.) will hold a hearing on the budget cost of
servation; Jerry Box American Petroleum Insti-
VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub-
the Persian Gulf War.
tute; Gary Patton Santa Cruz County; Dorthy
Smith - Green Peace; Tom Perlic - Sierra Club;
committee (Chairman Traxler, D-Mich.) will
9:30am 210 Cannon Bldg. February 27
Robert Sleet National Ocean Industries Associ-
hold a hearing on appropriations for the Reso-
Witnesses scheduled:
ation
lution Trust Corporation.
PANEL: Sean O'Keefe comptroller, Defense De-
U.S. Geological Service Water Resources: James
10am H-143 Capitol February 27
partment; Henry Rowen assistant secretary of
Sawyer American Society of Civil Engineers;
Witnesses scheduled: William Seidman chair-
Defense for international security affairs; Rich-
Robert Varrin University of Delaware
man, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;
ard Hecklinger principal deputy secretary of
U.S. Geological Service Water Institutes Program:
John Adair - inspector general, Resolution Trust
State for economic and business affairs; James
Howard Peavy - National Association of Water
Corporation
Fall III deputy assistant secretary of Treasury
Institute Directors
for developing nations
Water resources research: Jon Bartholic Universi-
PANEL: Charles Bowsher comptroller general,
ties Council on Water Resources
General Accounting Office; Robert Reischauer
FY91 HUD SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPS
OCS Program: Denny Cowles - Bering Sea fisher-
director, Congressional Budget Office
House Appropriations Committee
man; Ed Green - American Mining Congress
VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub-
committee (Chairman, Traxler, D-Mich.) will
CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1991
FY92 LABOR-HHS APPROPS
hold a hearing on fiscal 1991 supplemental
House Education and Labor Committee
appropriations for HUD.
House Appropriations Committee
The full committee (Chairman Ford, D-
Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu-
2pm H-143 Capitol February 27
Mich.) will hold a hearing on legislation (HR
cation and Related Agencies Subcommittee
1) to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to
(Chairman Natcher, D-Ky.) will hold hearings
restore and strengthen civil rights laws that
on fiscal 1992 appropriations for programs
ban- discrimination in employment, focusing
DESERT STORM SUPPLEMENTAL
under its jurisdiction.
on women's equity in employment.
House Armed Services Committee
2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
The full committee (Chairman Aspin, D-
9:30am 2175 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
Witness scheduled: Robert Jones administrator,
Wis.) will hold a hearing on the president's
Background: Today's hearing will focus on
Employment and Training Administration
fiscal 1991 supplemental spending request for
equal employment opportunities for women.
the Persian Gulf War.
The committee will thear from women who
FY92 MIL CON APPROPS
1:30pm 2118 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
have experienced job discrimination.
Witnesses scheduled: Sean O'Keefe - comptroller,
HR 1 would have the effect of overturning
House Appropriations Committee
Defense Department; I. Lewis Libby principal
several Supreme Court decisions that have
Military Construction Subcommittee
under secretary of Defense for strategy and re-
made it more difficult for women and minor-
(Chairman Hefner, D-N.C.) will hold hearings
sources
ities to prove discrimination in employment.
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House continued.
source Management Issues, GAO
request for fiscal 1992 contributions to inter-
PANEL 1: Michael Francis - Wilderness Society;
national organizations.
Neil Sampson American Forestry Association;
Opponents of the bill, led, by the administra-
1:30pm 2255 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
Max Peterson - International Association of Fish
tion, argue that the measure would force em-
Witnesses scheduled: John Bolton assistant sec-
and Wildlife Agencies; T Destry Jarvis - Ameri-
ployers to institute hiring quotas to avoid
retary of State for international organizational
can Hiking Society
lawsuits.
affairs; Abe Pollin - UNICEF; Edward Luck - the
PANEL 2: Michael Cyr forester; Warren Doolittle
U.N. Association
International Society for Tropical Foresters;
Witnesses scheduled: Jackie Morris - Bonneterre,
Sadie Gwinn Blackburn Garden Clubs of Amer-
Mo.; Lois Robinson Jacksonville, Fla.; Freada
ica
Klein - Klein Associates, Boston, Mass.; Nancy
Ezold - Philadelphia, Pa.; Kellis Parker profes-
ENTERPRISE FOR THE
Note: This hearing was scheduled for February 26,
sor, Columbia University Law School; Additional
AMERICAS INITIATIVE
but was not held
witnesses TBA
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Western Hemisphere Affairs Subcommit-
tee (Chairman Torricelli, D-N.J.) and Interna-
MARKUP:
NATIONAL ENERGY STRATEGY
tional Economic Policy and Trade Sub-
CHANGING HONORARIA
House Energy and Commerce Committee
committee (Chairman Gejdenson, D-Conn.)
RULES
Energy and Power Subcommittee (Chair-
will hold a joint hearing on the progress of the
House Judiciary Committee
man Sharp, D-Ind.) will hold a hearing on the
Enterprise for the Americas Initiative, the
Administrative Law and Governmental Re-
National Energy Strategy.
plan by which the U.S. offers incentives for
lations Subcommittee (Chairman Frank, D-
10am 2123 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
environmental protection in some Latin Amer-
Mass.) will mark up legislation to allow gov-
Witnesses scheduled:
ican countries, including the reduction of their
ernment workers to accept honoraria for
PANEL 1: Gov. George Sinner, D-N.D.; William
international debt.
outside work that is in no way related to their
Martin Miller & Chevalier; Robert Krueger
Ipm 2200 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
duties or status as federal employees.
chairman, Texas Railroad Commission; Arlon
Witnesses scheduled: David Mulford assistant
10am 2226 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
Tussing president, ARTA Inc.
secretary of the Treasury; Harold Johnson
Agenda:
PANEL 2: William Chandler - senior scientist,
director, foreign economic issues, General Ac-
HR 325 to allow government employees to accept
Battelle Pacific Northwest Labs; Dan Sperling
counting Office; Thomas Lovejoy assistant sec-
honoraria if unrelated to their duties or status.
Institute of Transportation Studies, University
retary for external affairs, Smithsonian; Ludlow
of California-Davis; J Robinson West president,
Flower Council of the Americas; Richard
Petroleum Finance Corp; Adam Sieminski
Feinberg Overseas Development Coucil
Washington Analysis Corp
FY92 BUDGET:
NOAA
House Merchant Marine Committee
FY92 STATE DEPARTMENT BUDGET
MARKUP:
Oceanography, Great Lakes and the Outer
House Foreign Affairs Committee
RESERVE HEALTH CORPS CALL UP
Continental Shelf Subcommittee (Chairman
International Operations Subcommittee
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Hertel, D-Mich.) will hold a hearing on the
(Chairman Berman, D-Calif.) will hold a hear-
Health and the Environment Subcommit-
fiscal 1992 budget for the National Oceanic
ing on the president's fiscal 1992 request for
tee (Chairman Waxman, D-Calif.) will mark
and Atmospheric Administration.
the State Department.
up legislation (H.J Res 128) to require the
11am 1334 Longworth Bldg. February 27
2pm 2172 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
secretary of Health and Human Services to
Witness scheduled: John Knauss under secretary
Witness scheduled: Ivan Selin - under secretary of
of Commerce
call to active duty additional members of the
State for management
Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service for
the purpose of responding to the shortage of
SUBCOMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
health care providers in the United States that
COMMITTEE FUNDING
House Public Works Committee
has occurred as a result of the Persian Gulf
RESOLUTIONS
conflict.
Investigations and Oversight Subcommit-
House Committee on
2pm 2322 Rayburn Building February 27
tee (Chairman Borski, D-Pa.) will hold an
House Administration
organizational meeting for the 102nd
Accounts Subcommittee (Chairman Gay-
Congress.
dos, D-Pa.) will hold a hearing on resolutions
9:30am 2167 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
FY92 SECURITY
funding House committee operations for 1991.
ASSISTANCE BUDGET
10am H-328 Capitol Bldg. February 27, 28
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Agenda: Government Operations Committee; Vet-
SUBCOMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
The full committee Chairman Fascell, D-
erans' Affairs Committee; Merchant Marine and
Fla.) will hold a Aring on the president's
Fisheries Committee; Small Business Commit-
House Public Works Committee
fiscal 1992 secu assistance request.
tee; Rules Committee; Science and Space Tech-
Surface Transportation Subcommittee
nology Committee
(Chairman Mineta, D-Calif.) will meet to orga-
10am Rayburn Bldg. February 27
nize for the 102nd Congress.
Witness scheduled: Dick Cheney secretary of
Defense; Gen. Colin Powell Jr. chairman, Joint
2pm 2167 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
Chiefs of Staff
INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATION
Note: This hearing has not been rescheduled
House Select Intelligence Committee
The full committee (Chairman McCurdy,
RULES FOR FLOOR DEBATE
D-Okla.) will hold closed hearings on intelli-
House Rules Committee
MARKUP:
gence organization.
The full committee (Chairman Moakley,
CUBAN HUMAN RIGHTS
10am H-405 Capitol Bldg. closed February
D-Mass.) will meet to consider a rule for floor
House Foreign Affairs Committee
27
debate for pending legislation.
The full committee (Chairman Fascell, D-
Witness scheduled: Adm. William Crowe former
3pm H-313 Capitol Bldg. February 27
chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Agenda:
Fla.) will mark up a resolution (H Res 88)
HR- - Additional funding authorization for Reso-
expressing the sense of Congress regarding
lution Trust Corporation
human rights violations in Cuba.
FY92 BUDGET:
10am 2172 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
FOREST SERVICE
House Interior Committee
FY92 BUDGET:
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION
FY92 REQUEST FOR
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) will
House Science Committee
U.S. CONTRIBUTIONS TO
hold a hearing on the fiscal 1992 budget for
Technology and Competitiveness Sub-
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
the U.S. Forest Service.
committee (Chairman Valentine, D-N.C.) will
House Foreign Affairs Committee
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. February 27
hold hearings on the fiscal 1992 budget for the
Human Rights and International Organiza-
Witnesses scheduled: John Beuter deputy assis-
Commerce Department's Office of Technology
tions Subcommittee (Chairman Yatron, D-
tant secretary of agriculture, Agriculture Depart-
Administration.
Pa.) will hold a hearing on the president's
ment; James Duffus III - director, Natural Re-
9:30am 2318 Rayburn Bldg February 27
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House continued
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
HOUSING AGENCIES CONFERENCE
AS NATIONAL ID
National Council of State Housing Agencies
Witnesses scheduled: John Lyons - director, Na-
House Ways and Means Committee
will hold its 1991 legislative conference on the
tional Institute of Technology; Deborah Wince-
Social Security Subcommittee (Chairman
topic, "Open the Door to the American Dream:
Smith - assistant secretary for technology policy,
Jacobs, D-Ind.) will hold a hearing on the
Permanent Extensions for MRBs and the Tax
Commerce Dept; Joseph Caponio - National
proposed use of the Social Security number as
Credit." Participants seek extensions to the
Technical Information Sevrice; Clyde Prestowitz
a national identifier.
Mortgage Revenue Bond and Low Income
Jr Economic Strategy Institute; John
10am B-318 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
Housing Tax Credit programs, which expire on
McTaugue - Ford Motor Co; Joseph O'Grady
Witnesses scheduled:
Dec. 31, 1991, unless extended by Congress.
American Society for Testing and Materials
PANEL: Sen. Simpson, R-Wyo.; Rep. Ortiz, D-
First of two days.
Texas - Congressional Hispanic Caucus; Rep.
8:30am, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 400 New Jer-
Martinez, D,Calif.
PANEL: Gwendolyn King commissioner, Social
sey Ave. N.W. February 27
Security Administration
Contact: Glenn Petherick, (202) 624-7710, or
MARKUP:
PANEL: Joseph Eaton, author of "Card Carrying
the hotel, (202) 737-1234
OPERATION DESERT STORM
Americans: Privacy, Security and the National
Highlights
ID Card Debate"; Robert Ellis Smith - editor,
9:15am: Finance Committee member Sen. John
House Small Business Committee
Chaffee, R-R.I., on "Making MRBs and the Tax
The full committee (Chairman LaFalce, D-
The Privacy Journal
N.Y.) will mark up legislation (HR 902) pro-
PANEL: George Warfel Sr. - chairman, George
Credit Permanent: The Senate Strategy."
Warfel Associates; Marc Rotenberg director,
9:45am: Finance Committee member Sen. Thomas
viding credit relief to small business owners
Washington Office, Computer Professionals for
Daschle, D-S.D., on "The New Congress: A Lead-
serving in Operation Desert Storm.
Social Responsibility
ership View."
9am 2359 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
PANEL: Jeff Rothfeder former investigative re-
10:15am: Finance Committee member Sen. Dave
porter; James Wiggins private witness; D. Barry
Durenberger, R-Minn., on "What You Need to
Connelly executive vice president, Associated
Win."
Credit Bureaus
10:30am: Ways and Means Committee member
PANEL: Roberta Baskin consumer editor, WJLA
Rep. Barbara Kennelly, D-Conn., on "Making
TV; Mary Culnan associate professor, George-
MRBs and the Tax Credit Permanent: The House
SBA BUDGET
town University School of Business Administra-
Strategy."
House Small Business Committee
The full committee (Chairman LaFalce, D-
tion; Evan Hendricks - publisher and editor,
11:15am: Appropriations Committee members
N.Y.) will hold a hearing on the Small Busi-
Privacy Times
Reps. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and David Price, D-
N.C., on "Winning Inside Strategies: The Pelosi-
ness Adminstration fiscal 1992 budget.
Price Effort."
9:30 2359 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
Witness scheduled: Lawrence Rosenbaum - comp-
troller general Small Business Adminstration
Party
WOMEN/DEFENSE CONFERENCE
American Legion Auxiliary holds its 10th
Organizations
annual awareness assembly. The conference
features speakers from Congress and experts
who will address issues affecting the ALA's
REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE
volunteers, veterans, families and active armed
HOSPITAL PAYMENT
House Republican Conference (Chairman
services personnel. Fourth and final day.
UNDER MEDICARE
Lewis, R-Calif.) will meet to discuss assign-
8:30am, Sheraton Washington Hotel, 2660
House Ways and Means Committee
ment to the Appropriations Committee to fill
Woodley Rd., N.W., Washington Ballroom
the vacancy caused by the death of Silvio
February 27
Health Subcommittee (Chairman Stark, D-
Contact: Jeri Greenwell or Melinda Ullrich,
Calif.) will hold a hearing on hospital payment
Conte.
under Medicare.
9am 2168 Rayburn Bldg closed February
(202) 328-2000
Highlights
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg. February 27
27
8:30am: Speech by Rep. Dan Burton, R-Ind., on the
topic "The Deficit: Where Are We Headed?"
U.S.-MEXICO/TRADE
News Events Today
NEWS CONFERENCE
U.S. Council of the Mexico-U.S. Business
Committee will hold a news conference to
announce the results of the Council's Free
--from Reuters
Trade. Modeling Project, which studied the
impact of a bilateral free trade agreement on
HEALTH CONFERENCE
SOLID STATE SCIENCES
the economies of both the United States and
National Association of Community Health
The National Research Council's Solid
Mexico. Conducting the news conference will
Centers will hold its 16th annual policy and
State Sciences Committee will holds its annual
be Thomas O. Enders, chairman of the U.S.
issues conference. More than 1,000 represen-
forum. This year's forum highlights results
Council's Investment Committee.
tatives of community health centers, migrant
from the Materials Science and Engineering
9am, Council of the Americas, 1625 K St.
and homeless programs are expected to attend.
National Coordinating Committee meeting
N.W., Suite 1200 February 27
Second and final day.
held last month, as well as from semiconductor
Contact: Colleen Morton or Susan Ebner,
7:30am to noon, Hyatt Regency Capitol Ho-
consortia, the superconductivity pilot center
(202) 659-1547
tel, 400 New Jersey Ave. N.W. February 27
project at the DOE National Laboratories; the
Contact: Berit Lakey, (202) 659-8008 or the
National Center for Manufacturing Sciences
hotel, (202) 737-1234
and the university-industry manufacturing
Highlights
initiative.
CREDIT UNIONS CONFERENCE
7:30am to 9am: Sen. Chafee, R-R.I., and Rep. Stark,
8:30am to 5:30pm, National Academy of
The Credit Union National Association will
D-Calif., receive awards from the association
Sciences, 2100 C St. N.W., auditorium Febru-
continue its annual governmental affairs con-
ary 27
ference to discuss, among other topics, the
Contact: Rick Borchelt, (202) 334-2138
Bush administration's proposal to restructure
RTC FUNDING
Highlights
the banking industry, including savings banks
Democratic Budget Study Group will spon-
9:15am: Sen. Albert Gore, D-Tenn., speaks on
sor a meeting to hear Rep. Vento, D-Minn.,
"Congressional Views on Science and Technol-
and credit unions. Fourth of five days.
discuss Resolution Trust Corporation funding.
ogy.".
9am to 3:15pm, Washington Hilton, 1919
10am: Dr. Allan Bromley, science adviser to the
Connecticut Ave. N.W. February 27
8am 340 Cannon Bldg. February 27
president, speaks on the Federal Advanced Met-
Contact: Mark Wolff or Larry Blanchard,
Contact: Joe Theissen (202) 2472
als program.
(202) 682-4200 or the hotel, (202) 483-3000
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News Events continued.
"FAST TRACK" FOR NORTH
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
AMERICA FREE TRADE
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Wash-
Washington International Trade Associa-
Highlights
ington will sponsor a discussion on "Official
9:00am: Speech by Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md.
tion will sponsor a discussion focusing on the
Development Assistance: Are We Helping the
9:30am: Speech by Sen. Jake Garn, R-Utah.
use of congressional "fast track" procedures for
Poor or Ourselves?"
10am: Remarks by Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught, presi-
consideration of a North American free-trade
7pm, Sumner School, 1201 17th St. N.W.
dent of the Women in Military Service for Amer-
agreement that might emerge from negotia-
February 27
ica Memorial Fund.
tions among the United States, Mexico and
Contact: Jeff Ratcliffe at (202) 682-6592
2:30pm: Mrs. Marilyn Quayle, wife of Vice Presi-
Canada announced by President Bush on Feb-
dent Dan Quayle, delivers remarks.
ruary 6.
6pm, Embassy of Canada, 501 Pennsylvania
Ave. N.W. February 27
KURDS CONFERENCE
Contact: (202) 293-4193
The Congressional Human Rights Founda-
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Participants: Jonathan Fried first secretary, Ca-
tion, Foundation Danielle Mitterrand, and the
AND REPORTS
nadian Embassy (moderator); Joshua Bolten
Kurdish Institute of Paris hold a one-day
general counsel, Office of the U.S. Trade Repre-
No set time: The Federal Reserve releases
conference titled, "International Parliamen-
sentative; Miguel Leaman minister for commer-
weekly report on selected borrowings of large
tary Consultation on Kurdish Human Rights."
cial affairs, Embassy of Mexico; George Weiss
member banks.
9:30am tp 5:30pm, SD-419 Dirksen Bldg.
staff director, House Ways and Means Sub-
8:30am: The Commerce Department re-
(unless otherwise noted) February 27
committee on International Trade
leases the first revision of the Gross National
Contact: (202) 333-1407
Note: There is a charge for this event of $25 for
Product for the fourth quarter.
Highlights
members and $30 for non-members. For reserva-
9am: The National Association of Realtors
9:30am to noon: Danielle Mitterrand, wife of the
tions send a check to:
Washington International Trade Association
releases January existing home sales report.
French president, chairs a panel discussion.
9:40am: Keynote address by Sen. Edward Kennedy,
1900 L St. N.W.
5pm: The Energy Information Administra-
D-Mass.
Suite 250
tion releases weekly report on petroleum
12:15pm: Press availability with Mrs. Mitterrand
Washington, D.C. 20036
inventories.
and Sen. Claiborne Pell, D-R.I., Senate Press
Gallery.
2pm to 4:30pm: Sen. Claiborne Pell, D-R.I., chairs a
panel discussion on "Strategies and Actions."
Senate Committees Future Listings
GULF/MEDICAL
NEWS CONFERENCE
dick, D-N.D.) of Senate Appropriations Com-
Reps. Charles Bennett, D-Fla., and Nick
Agriculture,
mittee will hold hearings on fiscal 1992
Rahall, D-W.Va., hold a news conference to
appropriations for programs under its
announce the introduction of legislation to
Nutrition &
jurisdiction.
reform the Civilian Health and Medical Pro-
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. March 1, 8, 15, 22,
gram of the Uniformed Service, the military's
April 10, 19, and 26
health insurance program.
Forestry
Agenda:
March 1: Agricultural Research Service; Cooper-
10am, 2107 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
224-2035
ative State Research Service; Extension Service
Contact: Laurie Cody, (202) 225-2501 or
March 8: Agricultural Stabilization and Conserva-
Steve Spina, (202) 225-3452
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY
tion Service; Foreign Agricultural Service, Gen-
NOMINATION
eral Sales Manager; Soil Conservation Service
March 15: Animal and Plant Health Inspection
MICKEY LELAND
Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
Service; Food Safety and Inspection Service;
Committee (Chairman Leahy, D-Vt.) will hold
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Agricultural Marketing Service
a confirmation hearing on the nomination of
USA Africa will sponsor a news conference
March 22: Food and Nutrition Service: Human
Edward Madigan to be secretary of
Nutrition Information Service
to announce a grant to establish fellowship
Agriculture.
April 10: Farmers Home Administration; Federal
program honoring Mickey Lelad at the Carter
9:30am SR-332 Russell Bldg. March 5
Crop Insurance Corporation: Rural Electrifica-
Center of Emory University.
tion Administration
10:30am 1310 Laongworth Bldg. February
April 19: Commodity Futures Trading Commis-
27
sion; Food and Drug Administration; Farm Credit
AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Contact: Jennifer Graham at (202) 387-6556
Administration; Farm Credit System Assistance
CFTC Reauthorization
Board
Relief for Farmers Serving in Gulf
April 26: Secretary of Agriculture
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
Committee (Chairman Leahy, D-Vt.) will meet
NEWS CONFERENCE
to consider pending business.
Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues
FY92 COMMERCE, JUSTICE,
10am SR-332 Russell Bldg. March 6
STATE APPROPS
holds a news conference to unveil a new set of
Agenda:
initiatives designed to improve the health of
Subcommittee Hearings
S 207 authorize appropriations for and enhance
American women. Reps. Patricia Schroeder, D-
Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary and
the effectiveness of the Commodity Futures
Colo., and Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, and Sen.
Trading Commission
Related Agencies Subcommittee (Chairman
Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., announce the intro-
S 393- provide for fair treatment for farmers and
Hollings, D-S.C.) of Senate Appropriations
duction of the Women's Health Equity Act, an
ranchers who are participating in the Persian Gulf
Committee will hold hearings on fiscal 1992
omnibus package of 22 bills.
War as active reservists or in any other military
appropriations for programs under its
10:45am, 2237 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
capacity
jurisdiction.
other pending business
Contact: Andrea Camp, (202) 225-4431, Don
10am S-146 Capitol Bldg. February 28
Agenda:
Nathan, (202) 225-6306, or the caucus, (202)
Supreme Court & The Judiciary: Federal Trade
225-6740
Commission
ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE
Appropriations
TRANSPORTATION
224-3471
FY92 DEFENSE APPROPS
Environment and Energy Study Institute
Subcommittee Hearings
will sponsor a briefing on ideas for environmen-
FY92 AGRICULTURE APPROPS
Defense Subcommittee (Chairman Inouye,
tally sustainable transportation.
Subcommittee Hearings
D-Hawaii) of Senate Appropriations Commit-
2pm SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. February 27
Rural Development, Agriculture and Re-
tee will hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appropria-
Contact: Beth Nalker at (202) 628-1400
lated Agencies Subcommittee (Chairman Bur-
tions for programs under its jurisdiction.
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Senate continued
Ayres - director, U.S. Trade and Development
mission on Libraries; U.S. Institute of Peace;
Program
National Commission on AIDS; Prospective Pay-
Time TBA SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. March 4 &
May 21:
ment Assessment Commission; National Com-
6
2:30pm: International AIDS.Crisis: Richard Bissell
mission to Prevent Infant Mortality; Soldiers' and
Time TBA SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. March 5
assistant administrator of AID
Airmen's Home
Time TBA SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. March 7,
3:45pm: Peace Corps: Paul Coverdell director,
April 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 & 25: outside witnesses
Peace Corps
12 & 14
June 4: public witnesses,
Time TBA SD-124 Dirksen Bldg. March 19
FY92 TRANSPORTATION APPROPS
Time TBA S-407 Capitol Bldg. March 21
Subcommittee Hearings
Time TBA SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. April 9
FY92 LABOR-HHS APPROPS
Transportation and Related Agencies Sub-
Time TBA SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. April 11
Subcommittee Hearings
committee (Chairman Lautenberg, D-N.J.) of
Time TBA SD-124 Dirksen Bldg. April 16,
Labor, Health and Human Services, Educa-
Senate Appropriations Committee. will hold
18 & 23
tion and Related Agencies Subcommittee
hearings on fiscal 1992 appropriations for pro-
Time TBA S-407 Capitol Bldg. April 25
(Chairman Harkin, D-Iowa) of Senate Appro-
grams under its jurisdiction.
Time TBA SD-124 Dirksen Bldg. May 7
priations Committee will hold hearings on
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. February 28
Time TBA SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. May 9
appropriations for programs under the sub-
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. March 6, 13, 20
Time TBA SD-124 Dirksen Bldg. May 14
committee's jurisdiction
1pm SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. April 9
Time TBA SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. May 16,
10am and 2pm SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. March
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. April 11, 18, 25
21 & 23
5,7,12
1pm SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 7 10am
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
10am and 1:30pm SD-192 Dirksen Bldg.
SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 9, 16, 23
March 4: fiscal 1992 budget overview:
March 14
Agenda:
Donald Atwood Jr. deputy secretary of Defense
9:30am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. March 19, 20
February 28: overview, Samuel Skinner - secretary
March 5: Overview of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:
Gen. Colin Powell Jr. chairman
10am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. March 21; April
of Transportation
16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25
March 6: Amtrak; Federal Railroad Administra-
March 6: Army budget March 7: Air Force budget
tion
Agenda:
March 12: Navy/Marine budget
March 5: Office of secretary of Labor; Office
March 13: office of the secretary
March 14: manpower, personnel, health
of Inspector General, Labor Department
March 20: Urban Mass Transportation Adminis-
March 19: Seawolf submarine
tration; Washington Metro Area Transit Author-
March 21: intelligence programs (NFIP, TIARA);
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
ity
closed
DEPARTMENT
April 9: open
April 9: National Guard and reserve total force
March 5: 2pm: Office of Civil Rights and Policy
April 11: Research and Special Programs Adminis-
concept
Research
tration; National Transportation Safety Board
April 11: B-2
March 7: 10am: Family Support Administration,
April 18: Federal Highway Administration
April 16: armored systems modernizations issues
Human Development Services; Office of Inspec-
April 25: U.S. Coast Guard
April 18: TBA
tor General
May 7: National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
April 23: A-12 follow-on issues
tration
2pm: Social Security Administration; Health Care
April 25: classified programs; closed
May 9: Federal Aviation Administration
Financing Administration
May 7: strategic programs, SDI closed/open
March 12: 10am: Office of Assistant-Secretary of
May 16: General Accounting Office
May 9. voluntary military service, women in the
Health; Agency for Health Care Policy and Re-
May 23: open
military, family life issues
search; Centers for Disease Control
May 14: NATO issues
2pm: Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health
May 16: TBA
Administration; Health Resources and Services
FY92 TREASURY-POSTAL APPROPS
May 21: Dick Cheney secretary of Defense
Administration
Subcommittee Hearings
May 23: Cheney (alternate date)
March 14:
Treasury-Postal Service and General Gov-
July 16: subcommittee markup
10am: National Institutes of Health
July 18: committee markup
ernment Subcommittee (Chairman DeConcini,
Office of the Director
D-Ariz.) of Senate Appropriations Committee
Buildings and facilities
National Cancer Institute
will hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appropriations
FY92 FOREIGN OPS APPROPS
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
for programs under its jurisdiction.
Subcommittee Hearings
National Dental Institute
10am SD-124 Dirksen Bldg. March 6
Foreign Operations Subcommittee (Chairman
National Allergy and Infectious Diseases Insti-
Witnesses scheduled: John Simpson director,
tute
U.S. Secret Service; Carol Hallett- commissioner,
Leahy, D-Vt.) of Senate Appropriations Com-
National Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Dis-
U.S. Customs Service
mittee will hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appro-
eases Institute
priations for programs under its jurisdiction.
National Child Health and Human Development
2:30pm SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. March 5, 12 &
Institute
19; April 9, 16 & 24; May 7, 14 & 21; June 4
National Environmental Health Institute
FY92 VA, HUD APPROPRIATIONS
Agenda & witnesses Scheduled:
Fogarty International Center
Subcommittee Hearings
March 5: Multilateral Assistance: Nicholas Brady
1:30pm: National Institutes of Health
secretary of the Treasury
National Neurology Institute
VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub-
March 12: Development Assistance Programs:
National Deafness Institute
committee (Chairman Mikulski, D-Md.) "of
Ronald Roskins administrator, AID
General Medical Sciences
Senate Appropriations Committee will hold
March 19: Aid to Africa: Herman Cohen assistant
National Eye Institute
hearings on FY92 appropriations for programs
secretary of State for African Affairs; Scott
Nation Aging, Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and
under its jurisdiction.
Spangler assistant administrator, AID
Skin Institute
1:30pm SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. March 6 & 13
April 9: Aid to Latin America: Bernard Aronson -
Division of Research Resources
9:30pm SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. March 20
assistant secretary of State for Inter-American
Nursing Research
1:30pm SD-124 Dirksen Bldg. April 10
affairs; James Michel - assistant administrator,
Human Genome project
AID
National Library of Medicine
1:30pm SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. April 17
April 16: Aid to Eastern Europe: Robert Barry
9:30am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. April 23
special adviser for Eastern European assistance,
March 19: Office of Secretary of Education; Special
9:30am SD-124 Dirksen Bldg. April 24
State Department; David Merrill deputy assis-
Institutions, Education Department
9:30am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 8
tant administrator, AID
March 20: Office of Assistant Secretaries of Educa-
1:30pm SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 15
April 23: Security Assistance: Reginald Bartholo-
tion, Office of Inspector General, Education De-
9:30am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 17
mew under secretary of State for international
partment
Agenda:
security affairs; Lt. Gen. Teddy Allen - director,
March 21: 10am: ACTION, National Council on
March 6: Federal Emergency Management Agency
DSAA
Disability; Federal Mediation and Conciliation
March 13: Council on Environmental Quality;
May 7: AID Management: Ronald Roskins admin-
Service; National Mediation Board; Railroad Re-
Environmental Protection Agency
istrator, AID; Gen. Herbert Beckington inspec-
tirement Board; Federal Mine Safety and Health
March 20: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;
tor general, AID
Review Commission; National Labor Relations
Resolution Trust Corporation; Office of the In-
May 14: Foreign Aid & U.S. Trade: Henrietta
Board; Occupational Safety and Health Review
spector General; National Credit Union Adminis-
Holzman assistant administrator, AID; John
Commission
tration
Macomber president, Export-Import Bank;
2pm: Physician Payment Review Commission; Cor-
April 10: Inter-Agency Council on the Homeless;
Fred Zeder - president, OPIC; Priscila Rabb-
poration for Public Broadcasting; National Com-
Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Fair Housing Alliance; Mary O'Daly Massachu-
ence and Transportation Committee will hold a
setts Urban Reinvestment Advisory Group
hearing on legislation (S 173) to permit the
April 17: United States Court of Veterans Affairs;
local telephone operating companies, formed
Department of Veterans Affairs
when the American Telephone and Telegraph
April 23: Science Education Programs of Various
Budget
Co. (AT&T) was broken up, to conduct re-
Agencies
search on, design, and manufacture telecom-
April 24: Office of Science and Technology Policy;
National Science Foundation
224-0642
munications equipment. They are currently
FY92 BUDGET:
barred from such activities by the terms of the
May 8: National Space Council; National Aeronau-
SPENDING ON CHILDREN
final judgment that authorized the breakup.
ties and Space Administration
May 15: Commission on National Service; Points of
Senate Budget Committee (Chairman Sas-
2pm SR-253 Russell Bldg. February 28
Light Foundation
ser, D-Tenn.) will hold a hearing on spending
May 17: Public Witness
for children's programs in the fiscal 1992
budget.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTERS
10:30am SD-608 Dirksen Bldg. February 28
Science, Technology and Space Sub-
Armed Services
Witnesses scheduled: Marian Wright Edelman
committee (Chairman Gore, D-Tenn.) of Sen-
president, Children's Defense Fund; Robert
ate Commerce, Science and Transportation
Greenstein - director, Center on Budget and
Committee will hold a hearing on legislation (S
224-3871
Policy Priorities; Doug Besharov resident
272) to provide for a coordinated federal re-
scholar, American Enterprise Institute
search program to ensure continued United
DESERT STORM FY91
States leadership in high-performance
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST
computing.
Senate Armed Services Committee (Chair-
FY92 BUDGET:
2pm SR-253 Russell Bldg. March 5
man Nunn, D-Ga.) will hold a hearing on the
HEALTH CARE ISSUES
president's supplemental funding request for
Senate Budget Committee (Chairman Sas-
Operation Desert Storm for fiscal 1991.
ser, D-Tenn.) will hold a hearing on the fiscal
MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY
2pm SR-222 Russell Bldg. February 28
1992 budget and health care issues.
Surface Transportation Subcommittee
Witnesses scheduled: Sean O'Keefe comptroller,
10am SD-608 Dirksen Bldg., March 5
(Chairman Exon, D-Neb.) of Senate Com-
Defense Department; Gen. Gordon Sullivan vice
Witnesses scheduled: Louis Sullivan secretary of
chief of staff, Army; Adm. Jerome Johnson vice
merce, Science and Transportation Committee
Health and Human Services; Robert Maxwell
chief of naval operations; Gen. John Daily
president, American Association of Retired Per-
will hold a hearing on the reauthorization of the
assistant commander, Marine Corps; Gen. John
sons; Robert Blendon chairman, Department of
motor carrier safety assistance program.
Loh vice chief, Air Force
Health Policy and Management, Harvard School
2pm SR-253 Russell Bldg. March 13
of Public Health; Jack Meyers president, New
Directions for Policy
CONVENTIONAL FORCES
NHTSA REAUTHORIZATION
TRANSPORTATION & THE GULF WAR
Consumer Subcommittee (Chairman
Senate Armed Services Committee (Chair-
FY92 BUDGET REVIEW
Bryan, D-Nev.) of Senate Commerce, Science
man Nunn, D-Ga.) will hold a hearing on the
Senate Budget Committee (Chairman Sas-
and Transportation Committee will hold a
mobilization and transportation of conven-
ser, D-Tenn.) will hold hearings in preparation
hearing on the reauthorization of the National
tional forces and the performance of such
for drafting a concurrent resolution on the
Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA).
forces during the Persian Gulf War.
fiscal 1992 budget.
9:30am SR-253 Russell Bldg. March 14
2pm SR-222 Russell Bldg. March 6
Time TBA SD-608 Dirksen Building date
TBA
Witnesses scheduled:
CABLE TV REREGULATION
NATO SECURITY
Date TBA: Alan Greenspan chairman, Board of
Communications Subcommittee (Chairman
Senate Armed Services Committee (Chair-
Governors, Federal Reserve System
Inouye, D-Hawaii) of Senate Commerce, Sci-
man Nunn, D-Ga.) will hold a hearing on issues
ence and Transportation Committee will hold a
related to NATO security.
hearing on legislation (S 12) to reregulate the
9am SR-222 Russell Bldg. March 7
Commerce,
cable television industry.
2pm SR-253 Russell Bldg. March 14
Science &
Banking, Housing
Transportation
Energy & Natural
& Urban Affairs
224-5115
224-7391
ICC NOMINATION
Resources
Senate Commerce, Science and Transporta-
224-4971
MORTGAGE DISCRIMINATION
tion Committee (Acting Chairman Exon, D-
Subcommittee on Consumer and Regula-
Neb.) will hold a confirmation hearing on the
ENERGY EFFICIENCY &
tory Affairs (Chairman Dixon, D-III.) of Senate
nomination of J.J. Simmons III to the Inter-
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Commit-
state Commerce Commission.
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
tee will hold an oversight hearing on the impact
1:30pm SR-253 Russell Bldg. February 28
Committee (Chairman Johnston, D-La.) will
of the secondary market and private mortgage
hold a hearing on legislation (S 341) to reduce
insurers on community reinvestment lending
the nation's dependence on imported oil and to
and on mortgage discrimination.
ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY NOMINATION
provide for the energy security of the nation.
10am SD-538 Dirksen Bldg. February 28
Senate Commerce, Science and Transporta-
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. February 28
Witnesses scheduled:
tion Committee (Acting Chairman Breaux, D-
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. March 5
PANEL: John Ols Jr. director of housing and
La.) will hold a confirmation hearing on the
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. March 7
community development issues, General Ac-
nomination of Stanford Parris as administrator
2pm SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. March 11
counting Office; Gordon Mansfield assistant
of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development
secretary, Department of Housing and Urban
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. March 12
Corporation.
Development; Arthur Hill assistant secretary,
10am & 2pm SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. March
Department of Housing and Urban Development
9:30pm SR-253 Russell Bldg. February 28
14
PANEL: Larry Dale senior vice president, Fannie
2pm SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. March 18
Mae; Leland Brensel chairman and CEO
2pm SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. March 20
Freddie Mac; Gregory Barmore president, Mort-
EXPANDED LOCAL TELEPHONE
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. March 21
gage Insurance Corporation of America
COMPANY POWERS
Agenda:
PANEL: Gale Cincotta National Training and
Communications Subcommittee (Chairman
February 28: Corporate Average Fuel Economy
Information Center; Shanna Smith - National
Inouye, D-Hawaii) of Senate Commerce, Sci-
(CAFE)
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Senate continued.
Foreign Relations
(Chairman Inouye, D-Hawaii) will and House
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee (Acting
March 5: Advanced nuclear reactors; nuclear power
224-4651
Chairman Udall, D-Ariz.) will hold a hearing on
plant licensing
legislation (HR 748) to provide for the settle-
March 7: Natural gas regulation, research & devel-
SOVIET DISUNION: U.S. RESPONSE
ment of water rights claims of the San Carlos
opment and demonstration & commercialization
European Affairs Subcommittee (Chairman
Apache Tribe in Arizona.
activities
Biden, D-Del.) of Senate Foreign Relations
9:30am SR-485 Russell Bldg. March 21
March 11: Strategic Petroleum Reserve; Outer
Continental Shelf Leases
Committee will hold a hearing on the possible
March 12: Oil drilling in Alaska National Wildlife
dissolution of the Soviet Union and the U.S.
C.
Refugee (ANWR)
response.
March 14: Public Utilities Holding Company Act
10am SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. February 28
Judiciary
(PUHCA) Reform
10am SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. open/will close
224-5225
March 18: Coal and the applicability of new source
March 6
DRUG POLICY NOMINATION
review to electric steam generation units
(WEPco)
Senate Judiciary Committee (Chairman Bi-
March 20: Alternative fueled fleets
den, D-Del.) will hold confirmation hearings on
HUMAN RIGHTS:
March 21: Nuclear waste
the nomination of former Florida Governor
PROMOTION & PROTECTION
Bob Martinez to be director of the Office of
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Drug Control Policy.
URANIUM ENRICHMENT
(Chairman Pell, D-R.I.) will hold a hearing on
10am SD-226 Dirksen Bldg. February 27 &
Energy Research and Development Sub-
human rights around the world, how to pro-
additional dates TBA
committee (Chairman Ford, D-Ky.) of Senate
mote and protect them.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee will
2pm SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. February 28
hold a hearing on legislation (S 210) to estab-
SCHIZOPHRENIA DRUG
lish the U.S. Enrichment Corporation to oper-
RESTRICTIVE MARKETING
AMBASSADORIAL NOMINATION
ate the federal uranium enrichment program
Antitrust, Monopolies and Business Rights
on a profitable and efficient basis.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee (Act-
Subcommittee (Chairman Metzenbaum, D-
2pm SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. March 7
ing Chairman Dodd, D-Conn.) will hold a
Ohio) of Senate Judiciary Committee will hold
confirmation hearing on the nomination of Jon
a hearing on restrictive marketing practices by
David Glassman to be ambassador to the Re-
the maker of clozaril, a drug to treat
public of Paraguay.
schizophrenia.
Environment &
10am SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. March i
10am Room TBA March 5
Public Works
U.S. TRADE WITH MEXICO
BALANCED-BUDGET AMENDMENT
224-6176
Western Hemisphere and Peace Corps Af-
Subcommittee Markup
fairs Subcommittee (Chairman Dodd, D-
Constitution Subcommittee (Chmn Simon,
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
Conn.) of Senate Foreign Relations Committee
D-III) of Senate Judiciary Committee will mark
ORGANIZATION
will hold a hearing on issues relating to a
up legislation (S J Res 18) proposing a constitu-
Senate Environment and Public Works
bilateral free-trade agreement with Mexico.
tional amendment requiring a balanced federal
Committee (Chairman Burdick, D-N.D.) will
2pm SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. March 5
budget.
meet to organize for the 102nd Congress.
10am SD-226 Dirksen Bldg. March 8
9:30am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. March 5
Governmental
Labor & Human
ADMINISTRATION HIGHWAY PLAN
Affairs
Senate Environment and Public Works
224-4751
Resources
Committee (Chairman Burdick, D-N.D.) will
224-5375
hold a hearing the fiscal 1992 budget for
MERCENARIES &
OSHA CRIMINAL PENALTIES
federal-aid highway programs and on the ad-
DRUG CARTELS
Labor Subcommittee (Chairman Metzen-
ministration's proposed "Surface Transporta-
Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga-
baum, D-Ohio) of Senate Labor and Human
tion Assistance Act of 1991.
tions (Chairman Nunn, D-Ga.) of Senate Gov-
Resources Committee will hold a hearing on
10am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. March 5
ernmental Affairs Committee will hold a hear-
Witness scheduled: Samuel Skinner secretary of
legislation (S 445) to amend the provisions of
ing on the connection between mercenaries and
Transportation
the Occupational Safety and Health Act
drug cartels.
(OSHA) of 1970 relating to criminal penalties.
10am SH-216 Hart Bldg. February 27
10am SD-430 Dirksen Bldg. February 28
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. February 28
Witnesses scheduled:
FY92 BUDGET:
February 27: Raymundo Perez staff investigator,
Governmental Affairs Committee; Stephen Levin
HIGHER EDUCATION ACT
EPA
Senate Environment and Public Works
- staff counsel, minority, Governmental Affairs
Education, Arts and Humanities Sub-
Committee; David Tomkins British Mercenary
committee (Chairman Pell, D-R.I.) of Senate
Committee (Chairman Burdick, D-N.D.) will
February 28: Raymundo Perez staff investigator,
Labor and Human Resources Committee will
hold a hearing on the Environmental Protec-
Governmental Affairs Committee; Stephen Levin
hold a hearing on the reauthorization of the
tion Agency's proposed budget for fiscal 1992.
- staff counsel, minority, Governmental Affairs
1965 Higher Education Act.
9:30am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. March 7
Committee; Geoffrey Robertson former counsel,
10am SD-430 Dirksen Bldg. March 18
Antigua Judicial Inquiry Commission; Lawrence
Barcella counsel, Government of Antigua
LENDER LIABILITY
Rules &
SUPERFUND ISSUES
Indian Affairs
Superfund, Ocean and Water Protection
Administration
Subcommittee (Chmn Lautenberg, D-N.J.) of
224-2251
Senate Environment and Public Works Com-
224-6352
mittee will hold a hearing on lender liability
SAN CARLOS WATER SETTLEMENT
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
under the nation's superfund laws.
Joint Hearing
FUND SHORTFALL
9:30am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. April 10
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
Senate Rules and Administration Commit-
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S 143 reduce special interest influence on elec-
ary 28
tions, increase competition in politics and reduce
Agenda: (10am) Secretary of Commerce
campaign costs
tee (Chairman Ford, D-Ky.) will hold a hearing
S 294 exclude from the definition of "independent
(2:30) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis-
on the projected shortfall in the Presidential
tration
expenditures" those expenditures that are not
Election Campaign Fund.
truly independent of the legislative process
9:30am SR-301 Russell Bldg. March 6
FY92 DEFENSE APPROPS
Subcommittee Hearings
CAMPAIGN FINANCE PROPOSALS
Veterans' Affairs
Defense Subcommittee (Chairman Murtha,
Senate Rules and Administration Commit-
D-Pa.) of House Appropriations Committee
tee (Chairman Ford, D-Ky) will hold a hearing
224-9126
will hold hearings on FY92 appropriations for
on various congressional election campaign
VETERANS' LEGISLATIVE AGENDAS
programs under its jurisdiction.
finance proposals.
9am & 1:30pm H-140 Capitol February 28
Joint Hearings
9:30am SR-301 Russell Bldg. March 7 & 14
Agenda witnesses scheduled:
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Agenda:
February 28: (9am) Desert Shield/Storm Supple-
(Chairman-Cranston, D-Calif.) and House Vet-
mental closed
S3 provide a voluntary system of spending limits
for Senate election campaigns
erans' Affairs Committee (Chairman Mont-
(1:30) Michael Stone - secretary of the Army
S 6 provide a voluntary system of flexible
gomery, D-Miss.) will hold joint hearings on the
open/closed
fundraising targets for Senate elections, increase
legislative agendas of veterans groups.
public disclosure of activities of senators, reduce
9:30am 345 Cannon Bldg. February 28,
special interest influence in Senate elections, and
March 5
FY92 ENERGY & WATER APPROPS
increase competition in politics
9am 345 Cannon Bldg. April 17
Subcommittee Hearings
S7 increase competition and fairness in politics
Agenda:
Energy and Water Subcommittee (Chair-
S 53 provide a voluntary system of spending limits
February 28:
man Bevill, D-Ala.) of House Appropriations
and partial public financing of Senate general
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Committee will hold hearings on fiscal 1992
election campaigns, limit contributions by multi-
Paralyzed Veterans of America
candidate political committees
Blind Veterans of America
appropriations for programs under its
S 91 provide a comprehensive congressional cam-
Vietnam Veterans of America
jurisdiction.
paign financing reform to encourage grassroots
Non-Commissioned Officers Association
10am 2362 Rayburn Bldg. February 28,
campaign giving, lessen the role of special eco-
March 5:
March 4, 5, 6 &7
nomic interests, prohibit the use of soft money,
Veterans of Foreign Wars
10am 2362 Rayburn Bldg. closed March 11
discourage candidate expenditures of personal
April 17:
and 12
wealth, and otherwise restore greater competitive
AMVETS
10am & 11am 2362 Rayburn Bldg. March 13
balance to the congressional electoral process
Ex-Prisoners of War
S 128 exclude from gross income the value of
10am 2362 Rayburn Bldg. March 14
Jewish War Veterans
certain transportation furnished by an employer
World War I Veterans
10am & 2pm 2362 Rayburn Bldg. March 19,
20, 21, April 9 & 10
Agenda and witnesses scheduled:
February 28:
House Committees Future Listings
Manuel Lujan secretary of the Interior; Dennis
Underwood - commissioner, Bureau of Reclama-
tion; Irene Brooks commissioner, Delaware
River Basin Commission; Warner Dupui Sus-
quehanna River Basin Commission; Lacey
Streeter commissioner, Interstate Commission
Downey, D-N.Y.) of House Select Aging Com-
on the Potomac River Basin
Aging
mittee will hold a hearing on the impact of the
administration's proposed cuts in the Seniors
ENERGY DEPARTMENT
Community Service Employment Program.
March 4:
OLDER AMERICANS ACT
9:30am B-318 Rayburn Bldg. March 5
Secretary of Energy
AND N.J. SENIORS
March 5:
Field Hearing
Solar and Renewables; Environment; Waste Man-
Retirement, Income and Employment Sub-
agement
Agriculture
March 6:
committee (Chairman Hughes, D-N.J.) of
General Science; Basic Energy Sciences; Fusion;
House Select Aging Committee will hold a field
Supporting Technology
hearing on the Older Americans Act, focusing
225-2171
March 7:
on assistance to the growing senior population
Nuclear Fission; Uranium Supply and Enrichment
in New Jersey.
TRADE NEGOTIATIONS
Activities; Supporting Technology
9:30 Vineland City Hall, Vineland, N.J.
REVIEW
March 11 & 12:
March 1
Department Operations, Research and For-
Atomic Energy Defense Activities
eign Agriculture Subcommittee (Chairman
March 13:
Rose, D-N.C.) of House Agriculture will hold a
Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Federal Energy
hearing on the Uruguay Round of multilateral
Regulatory Commission
LONG-TERM CARE
March 14:
PERSONNEL TRAINING
trade negotiations under the General Agree-
Power Marketing Administrations
House Select Aging Committee (Chairman
ment on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
Roybal, D-Calif.) will hold a hearing on incen-
9:30pm 1300 Longworth Bldg. February 28
March 19, 20, 21, April 9, and 10
tives for training and career development
Members of Congress and Outside Witnesses
among long-term care personnel.
2pm 2218 Rayburn Bldg. March 4
Witnesses scheduled: Martin Gerry Assistant
Appropriations
FY92 FOREIGN OPS APPROPS
Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Depart-
Subcommittee Hearings
ment of Health and Human Services; Pamela
225-2771
Foreign Operations Subcommittee (Chmn
Maraldo commissioner, Secretary's Commission
Obey, D-Wis) of House Appropriations Com-
on National Nursing Shortages; Leopold Selker
FY92 COMMERCE, STATE,
mittee will hold hearings on the fiscal 1992
American Society of Allied Health Care Profes-
JUSTICE APPROPS
programs under the subcommittee's jurisdic-
sionals; John Beck doctor, University of Califor-
Subcommittee Hearings
tion.
nia, Los Angeles
Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary and
10am 2360 Rayburn Bldg. February 27, 28
Related Agencies Subcommittee (Chairman
10am 2360 Rayburn Bldg. March 5
SENIOR EMPLOYMENT
Smith, D-Iowa) of House Appropriations Com-
10am room TBA March 4, 7, 13, 14
PROGRAM REDUCTIONS
mittee will hold hearings on FY92 appropria-
10am and 11:30am room TBA March 18
Human Services Subcommittee (Chairman
tions for programs under its jurisdiction.
10am and 11:00am room TBA March 19
10am & 2:30pm H-310 Capitol Bldg. Febru-
10am room TBA March 20, April 10, April
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House continued
kan Native Culture; National Indian Gaming
FY92 TRANSPORTATION APPROPS
Commission; (1:30pm) Institute of Museum Ser-
Subcommittee Hearings
vices
11, April 16
May 7: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Com-
Transportation and Related Agencies Sub-
9am room TBA April 17
mission; Commission of Fine Arts; National Gal-
committee (Chairman Lehman, D-Fla.) of
Agenda:
lery of Art
House Appropriations Committee will hold
February 27: Middle East: where do we go after
May 8: Bureau of Land Management
hearings on FY92 appropriations for programs
the war
May 9: Territories
under its jurisdiction.
February 28: Testimony of James A. Baker has
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. March 5, 6,
been postponed
7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 21; April 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18,
March 4: international debt and environmental
FY92 LABOR-HHS APPROPS
23, 24, 25, 30; May 1 & 2
issues
Subcommittee Hearings
Agenda:
March 5: Nicholas Brady secretary of the Trea-
Labor, Health and Human Services, Educa-
March 5: Inspector General
sury
March 7: Agency for International Development
tion and Related Agencies Subcommittee
March 6: Coast Guard
March 13: Central and Latin America issues
(Chairman Natcher, D-Ky.) of House Appro-
March 7: Coast Guard
March 14: Pakistan and Asian issues
priations Committee will hold hearings on
March 12: Research and Special Programs Admin-
istration
March 18: (10am) Children issues (11:30) Peace
fiscal 1992 appropriations for programs under
March 13: Panama Canal
Corps
its jurisdiction.
March 14: Architectual and Transportation Barri-
March 19: (10am) international narcotics (11:00)
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. February
ers Compliance Board
refugee programs
28
March 19: Federal-Railroad Administration
March 20: trade and export issues
2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. March 4
March 20: Amtrak and Federal Railroad Adminis-
April 10: post cold war world
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. March 5 &
tration
April 11: post cold war world and military assis-
tance issues
6
March 21: Federal Highway Administration
Agenda and witnesses scheduled:
April 9. Urban Mass Transportation Administra-
April 16: Eastern Europe and Soviet Union
February 28: (10am) Gerald Scannell assistant
tion
April 17: outside witnesses
secretary for Occupational Safety and Health
April 10: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit
Administration; William Tattersall - assistant
Authority and Urban Mass Transportation Ad-
ministration
secretary for Mine Safety and Health Administra-
FY92 INTERIOR APPROPS
tion
April 11: National Highway Traffic Administration
Subcommittee Hearings
(2pm) Julian DeLaRosa inspector general, de-
April 16: Federal Aviataion Administration
Interior Subcommittee (Chairman Yates,
partment of Labor; David Ball assistant secre-
April 17: Federal Aviataion Administration
D-III.) of House Appropriations Committee
tary for Labor Management Services
April 18: Federal Aviataion Administration
will hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appropriations
March 4: Departmental Management; Pension
April 23: Saint Lawrence Seaway Development
for programs under its jurisdiction.
Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Corporation
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. February 27,
March 5:(10am) Lamar Alexander secretary of
April 24: Acquisation Policy and Process
Education (2pm) secretary of Education; Em-
April 25: Office of the Secretary
28,March5,&6
ployment Standards Administration, Depart-
April 30: outside witnesses
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg. March
ment of Labor
May 1: outside witnesses
7
March 6:(10am) Research Statistics and Improve-
May 2: outside witnesses
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. March 12
ment, Department of Education (2pm) Compen-
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg. March
1 satory Education for the Disadvantaged
13 & 14
FY92 TREASURY-POSTAL APPROPS
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. March 19
FY92 MIL CON APPROPS
Subcommittee Hearings
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg. March
Subcommittee Hearings
Treasury, Postal Service and General Gov-
20, 21, April 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, & 24
Military Construction Subcommittee
ernment Subcommittee (Chairman Roybal, D-
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. April 25 & 30
(Chairman Hefner, D-N.C.) of House Appro-
Calif.) of House Appropriations Committee
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May 1
priations Committee will hold hearings on
will hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appropriations
&2
fiscal 1992 appropriations for programs under
for programs under its jurisdiction.
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May 7
its jurisdiction.
10am H-164 Capitol Bldg. February 28;
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May 8
9:30am B-300 Rayburn Bldg. February 28;
March 5, 6, 7, 12 & 13
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May 9
March 6, 7, 12, 13, 20, 21
10am & 2pm H-164 Capitol Bldg. March 14
Agenda:
Agenda and witnesses scheduled:
Agenda
February 27: Outside Witnesses: Energy Program
February 28: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and
February 28: Army military construction and fam-
(Department of Energy, Office of Surface Mining,
Firearms
ily housing: Peter Offringa assistant chief of
Minerals Management Service, Bureau of Mines)
March 5: Internal Revenue Service
engineers
February 28: Outside Witnesses: Natural Re-
March 6: Crotone issues and NATO
March 6: Office of the Treasury secretary; Interna-
sources
tional Affairs; Financial Crimes Enforcement
infrastrcture/European construction: Stephen
March 5: Secretary of the Interior
Hadley assistant secretary of Defense; Gen.
Network; Federal Law Enforcement Training
March 6: Secretary of Energy
John Galvin, CINCEUR; open/closed
Center; Inspector General
March 7: Mineral Management Service
March 7: Air Force military construction and
March 7: Bureau of Engraving and Printing; U.S.
March 8: Energy Information Administration; Eco-
Mint
family housing: James Boatright deputy assis-
nomic Regulatory Administration; Emergency
March 12: U.S. Customs Service
tant secretary of the Air Force; Joseph Ahearn
Preparedness; Office of Hearings and Appeals
March 13: Bureau of the Public
USAF, director of engineering and services
March 13 & 14: Outside Witnesses: Indian Pro-
Debt; Financial Management Services
March 12: base closures: David Berteau principal
March 14:(10am) U.S. Secret Service; (2pm) Nich-
gram
deputy secetary of Defense; Ben Rose deputy
March 19: Indian Education Activities; Pennsylva-
olas Brady. secretary of the Treasury
assistant secretary of the Navy; James Boatright
nia Avenue Development Corporation; Holocaust
deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force
Memorial Council
March 13: Guard and Reserve military construc-
March 20: NPS
tion: John Rosamond deputy assistant secretary
March 21: Smithsonian
of Defense; Brig. Gen. John Araujo - deputy
Armed Services
April 9. GSA
dierctor, Army National Guard; Brig. Gen. Roger
April 10: Indian Health Services and Facilities
Bultman, deputy chief, Army Reserve; RADM
225-4151
April 11: Bureau of Indian Affairs
Wallace Guthrie deputy director, Naval Re-
April 16: Fish and Wildlife Service
serve; Brig. Gen. John Arick USMC - Facilities
FAIRNESS & SUSTAINABILITY OF
April 17: Energy Conservation
Services Division; Brig. Gen. Donald Shepperd
ALL-VOLUNTEER FORCE
April 18: Outside Witnesses: NEA/NEH/IMS
assistant director, Air National Guard; Brig. Gen.
House Armed Services Committee (Chair-
April 23: (10am) Bureau of Mines; (1:30pm) Office
Wallace Whaley deputy chief, Air Force Reserve
of Surface Mining
March 20: quality of life in the military: Julius
man Aspin, D-Wis.) will will hold a hearing on
April 24: Forest Service
Gates - sergeant major of the Army; Duane
sustaining the all-volunteer force and military
April 25: Office of Secretary/Solicitor/IG
Bushey master chief petty officer of the Navy;
recruiting.
April 30: Fossil Energy; Clean Coal; Strategic
David Sommers -sergeant major of the Marine
9:30am 2118 Rayburn Bldg. February 28
Petroleum Reserve; NPR
Corps; Gary Pfingston master sergeant of the Air
Witnesses scheduled:
May 1: (10am) Navaho and Hopi Relocation Com-
Force
PANEL: Christopher Jehn - assistant secretary of
mission; Institute of American Indian and Alas-
March 21: outside witnesses
Defense for management and personnel; Stephen
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House continued
on legislation (HR 1) to amend the Civil Rights
Education Subcommittee (Chairman Kildee,
Act of 1964 to restore and strengthen civil
D-Mich.) of House Education and Labor Com-
Duncan assistant secretary of Defense for re-
rights laws that ban discrimination in employ-
mittee will hold a hearing on the National
serve affairs
ment, focusing on women's equity in
Assessment of Educational Progress.
PANEL: Maj. Gen. Jack Wheeler commanding
employment.
Time & room TBA March 13
general, Army recruiting command; Brig. Gen.
9:30am 2175 Rayburn Bldg. February 27
Gary Brown director, personnel procurement
Time & room TBA March 5
division, Marine Corps; Brig. Gen. John
Salvadore commander, Air Force recruiting
NATIONAL STUDENT TESTING
service; Rear Adm. Henry McKinney com-
PARENTAL LEAVE
Elementary, Secondary and Vocational
mander, Navy recruiting command
Labor-Management Relations Subcommit-
Education Subcommittee (Chairman Kildee,
tee (Chairman Williams, D-Mont.) of House
D-Mich.) of House Education and Labor Com-
Education and Labor Committee will hold a
mittee will hold a hearing on proposals for
NUCLEAR WEAPONS SAFETY
hearing on legislation (HR 2) to guarantee
national student testing to evaluate educa-
Department of Energy Defense Nuclear
unpaid leave for workers with newborn or
tional progress.
Facilities Panel (Chairman Spratt, D-S.C.) of
adopted children or critically ill family
Time & room TBA March 14
House Armed Services Committee will hold a
members.
hearing on the the response from the Depart-
10am 2175 Rayburn Bldg. February 28
ments of Energy and Defense to the report of
Witnesses scheduled:
STRIKER REPLACEMENTS
the Nuclear Weapons Safety Panel.
PANEL 1: James Malone chairman, Domestic
Subcommittee Markup
1:30pm 2118 Rayburn Bldg. open/will close
Policy Committee, U.S. Catholic Conference,
Youngstown, Ohio; Robert Dawkins employee,
Labor-Management Relations Subcommit-
February 28
State of Georgia; Mary Wendy Roberts commis-
tee (Chairman Williams, D-Mont.) of House
sioner of Labor, Oregon
Education and Labor Committee will mark up
PANEL 2: Thomas Kean president, Drew Univer-
legislation (HR 5) to amend the National Labor
sity, Madison, N.J.
Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to
Banking, Finance
PANEI 3: Mary Tavenner Concerned Alliance of
prevent discrimination based on participation
Responsible Employers; Martin Kosters Ameri-
in labor disputes.
& Urban Affairs
can Enterprise Institute
Time & room TBA March 14
225-4247
STRIKER REPLACEMENTS
OFFICE OF EDUCATION RESEARCH
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY
Labor-Management Relations Subcommit-
Select Education Subcommittee (Chairman
RESTRUCTURING
tee (Chairman Williams, D-Mont.) of House
Owens, D-N.Y.) of House Education and Labor
Financial Institutions Supervision, Regula-
Education and Labor Committee will hold a
Committee will hold a hearing on the Educa-
tion and Insurance Subcommittee (Chairman
hearing on legislation (HR 5) to amend the
tion Department's Office of Education Re-
Annunzio, D-III.) of House Banking, Finance
National Labor Relations Act and the Railway
search and Improvement.
and Urban Affairs Committee will hold a
Labor Act to prevent discrimination based on
Time & room TBA March 20
hearing on legislation (HR 192) to implement
participation in labor disputes.
the administration's proposal for restructuring
Time & room TBA March 6
of the financial services industry and for de-
posit insurance reform.
PARENTAL LEAVE
Energy &
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. February 28
Time & room TBA March-5, 7, 12, 14, 19 &
Subcommittee Markup
21 (tentative)
Labor-Management Relations Subcommit-
Commerce
tee (Chairman Williams, D-Mont.) of House
225-2927
Education and Labor Committee will mark up
FY92 BUDGET:
legislation (HR 2) to guarantee unpaid leave for
NATIONAL ENERGY STRATEGY
HOUSING PROGRAMS
workers with newborn or adopted children or
Energy and Power Subcommittee (Chair-
Housing and Community Development
critically ill family members.
man Sharp, D-Ind.) of House Energy and
Subcommittee (Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas)
Time & room TBA March 7
Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on
of House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
the National Energy Strategy.
Committee will hold a hearing on the fiscal
10am 2123 Rayburn Bldg. February 27 & 28
1992 budget request for housing and commu-
NATIONAL LITERACY ACT OF 1991
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
nity development programs.
Subcommittee Markup
February 27: Oil and petroleum issues
9:30am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. March 1
Elementary, Secondary and Vocational
February 28: James Watkins secretary of Energy
Education Subcommittee (Chairman Kildee,
D-Mich.) of House Education and Labor Com-
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE
mittee will mark up. legislation (HR 751) to
900 NUMBERS
Subcommittee Markup
improve adult literacy.
Telecommunications and Finance Sub-
Policy Research and Insurance Subcommit-
Time & room TBA March 7
committee (Chairman Markey, D-Mass.) of
tee (Chairman Erdreich, D-Ala.) of House
House Energy and Commerce Committee will
Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs Commit-
hold a hearing on legislation (HR 328) to
tee will mark up draft legislation on the Na-
EDUCATION COMMITTEE MARKUP
provide for the regulation and oversight of the
tional Flood Insurance Program.
House Education and Labor Committee
development and application of the technology
1:30pm 2222 Rayburn Bldg. March 6
(Chairman Ford, D-Mich.) will mark up pend-
known as audiotext (900 numbers).
Note: This markup was originally scheduled for
ing legislation.
9:30am 2322 Rayburn Bldg. February 28
February 27
Time & room TBA March 12 & 19
Agenda:
March 12:
HR 751 - Improve adult literacy
Education &
RADIO SPECTRUM
HR- - technical amendments to the Higher Edu-
cation Act
FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENTS
March 19:
Telecommunications and Finance Sub-
Labor
HR 2 Guarantee unpaid leave for workers with
committee (Chairman Markey, D-Mass.) of
newborn or adopted children or critically ill
House Energy and Commerce Committee will
225-4527
family members
hold a hearing on legislation (HR 531) to
establish procedures to improve the allocation
CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1991
and assignment to the electromagnetic
House Education and Labor Committee
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT
spectrum.
(Chairman Ford, D-Mich.) will hold a hearing
Elementary, Secondary and Vocational
9:30am room TBA March 6
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House continued
1991.
Energy Department.
10am H-328 Capitol Bldg. February 27, 28
1:30pm 1324 Longworth Bldg. March 5
ELECTRICITY POLICY
Agenda:
Energy and Power Subcommittee (Chair-
February 27: Government Operations Committee;
Veterans' Affairs Committee; Merchant Marine
man Sharp, D-Ind.) of House Energy and
MARKUP:
and Fisheries Committee; Small Business Com-
Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on
INTERIOR COMMITTEE
mittee; Rules Committee; Science and Space
electricity policy and future energy policy.
House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit-
Technology Committee
10am room TBA March 7
February 28: Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
tee (Chairman Udall, D-Ariz.) will mark up
Committee; Interior and Insular Affairs Commit-
pending legislation.
tee; Energy and Commerce Committee; Post Of-
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg. March 6, 13 &
fice and Civil Service Committee; Public Works
20
Foreign Affairs
and Transportation Committee; Foreign Affairs
Committee; Armed Services Committee
225-5021
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES
U.S. POST-WAR GULF POLICY
Intelligence
Water, Power and Offshore Energy Re-
Europe and the Middle East Subcommittee
sources Subcommittee (Chairman Miller, D-
(Chairman Hamilton, D-Ind.) and Arms Con-
225-4121
Calif.) of House Interior and Insular Affairs
trol, International Security and Science Sub-
Committee will hold a hearing on legislative
committee (Chairman Fascell, D-Fla.) of
INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATION
initiatives affecting various projects and activi-
House Foreign Affairs Committee will continue
ties of the Bureau of Reclamation.
House Select Intelligence Committee
joint hearings on U.S. policy in the Persian
(Chairman McCurdy, D-Okla.) will hold closed
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg. March 7
Gulf after the war, focusing on relations with
hearings on intelligence organization.
Iran, Israel and Turkey.
10am H-405 Capitol Bldg. closed February
10am 2200 Rayburn Bldg. February 28
PUBLIC LANDS
27,28
Note: Hearings began January 31.
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
Witnesses scheduled:
February 27: Adm. William Crowe former chair-
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) of
man, Joint Chiefs of Staff
House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
February 28: Harold Brown - former secretary of
will hold a hearing on pending legislation.
AID'S MICRO-ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
Defense
10am 340 Cannon-Bldg. March 7
International Operations Subcommittee
Agenda:
(Chairman Berman, D-Calif.) of House Foreign
HR 427 disclaim any interests of the United States
Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on draft
in certain lands on San Juan Island, Washington.
legislation authorizing the Agency for Interna-
Interior &
HR 690 authorize the National Park Service to
tional Development's (AID) micro-enterprise
acquire and manage the Mary McLeod Bethune
development program. Under that program,
Insular Affairs
Council House National Historic Site
HR 749 - authorize the Secretary of the Interior to
AID works with private relief groups in aiding
accept a donation of land for addition to the
poor people in Third World countries in ob-
225-2761
Ocmulgee National Monument in the state of
taining small loans (no loan is larger than
Georgia
$300). Currently, there is no authorizing legis-
FY92 BUDGET:
lation for the program.
INSULAR AREAS
10am 2172 Rayburn Bldg. February 28
Insular and International Affairs Sub-
BLM REAUTHORIZATION/
committee (Chairman de Lugo, D-VI) of House
GRAZING ISSUES
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
FY92 AID FOR EAST
hold a hearing on the fiscal 1992 budget for the
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) of
ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
insular areas.
House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommittee
9:45am 2253 Rayburn Bldg. February 28
will hold a hearing on pending legislation.
(Chairman Solarz, D-N.Y.) of House Foreign
10:30am 1324 Longworth Bldg. March 14
Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on the
Agenda:
president's request for fiscal 1992 for countries
FY92 BUDGET:
HR 1096 reauthorize the Bureau of Land Manage-
in the East Asian and Pacific areas.
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT AGENCIES
ment for fiscal 1992-95.
Mining and Natural Resources Subcommit-
HR 481 establish grazing fees for domestic live-
2pm 2172 Rayburn Bldg. March 6
tee (Chairman Rahall, D-W.Va.) of House
stock on the public rangelands
HR 944- provide for domestic livestock grazing fees
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
for public rangeland reflecting the fair market
FY92 SECURITY
hold a hearing on the fiscal 1992 budget for
value of forage on those lands
ASSISTANCE BUDGET
agencies within the Interior Department.
House Foreign Affairs Committee (Chair-
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg. February 28
man Fascell, D-Fla.) will hold a hearing on the
Agenda:
COAL ISSUES
president's fiscal 1992 security assistance
February 28: Office of Surface Mining; energy and
Mining and Natural Resources Subcommit-
minerals management program of Bureau of Land
request.
tee (Chairman Rahall, D-W. Va.) of House
Time & room TBA date TBA
Management
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
hold hearings on the National Coal and Extrac-
February 27.
FY92 BUDGET: NRC
tive Energy Strategy Act of 1991 (HR 1078).
Energy and the Environment Subcommit-
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg. March 19, 21
tee (Chairman Kostmayer, D-Pa.) of House
& additional dates TBA
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
Agenda:
House
March 19: Title I: Coal remining
hold a hearing on the fiscal 1992 budget of the
March 21: Title IV & VII: Federal coal leasing;
Administration
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
federal oil and gas leasing
2pm 1324 Longworth Bldg. February 28
225-2061
BLACK HISTORY
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
COMMITTEE FUNDING
FY92 BUDGET:
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) of
RESOLUTIONS
ENERGY DEPARTMENT
House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
Accounts Subcommittee (Chairman Gay-
Energy and the Environment Subcommit-
will hold a hearing on legislation (HR 904) to
dos, D-Pa.) of House Committee on House
tee (Chairman Kostmayer, D-Pa.) of House
Administration will hold a hearing on resolu-
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
prepare a national historic landmark theme
study on African American history.
tions funding House committee operations for
hold a hearing on the fiscal 1992 budget for the
10am room TBA March 19
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House continued
Jones, D-N.C.) of House Merchant Marine and
and Fisheries Committee will hold a hearing on
Fisheries Committee will hold a hearing on the
the fiscal 1992 budget for the Council on
WATER & POWER BUSINESS
fiscal 1992 budget for the Federal Maritime
Environmental Quality.
Water, Power and Offshore Energy Re-
Commission.
2pm 1334 Longworth Bldg. March 14
sources Subcommittee (Chairman Miller, D-
10am 1334 Longworth Bldg. February 28
Calif.) of House Interior and Insular Affairs
Committee will meet to consider pending
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES
business.
FY92 BUDGET:
Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg. March 21
COAST GUARD
the Environment Subcommittee (Chairman
Coast Guard and Navigation Subcommittee
Studds, D-Mass.) of House Merchant Marine
(Chmn Tauzin, D-La.) of House Merchant
and Fisheries Committee will hold a hearing on
SAN CARLOS WATER SETTLEMENT
Marine and Fisheries Committee will hold a
the national wildlife refuge system.
Joint Hearing
hearing on the fiscal 1992 budget for the Coast
2pm 1334 Longworth Bldg. March 20
House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit-
Guard.
tee (Acting Chairman Miller, D-Calif.) and
9:30am 1334 Longworth Bldg. March 5
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
(Chairman Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a hear-
Narcotics Abuse
ing on legislation (HR 748) to provide for the
ANTARCTICA ISSUES
settlement of water rights claims of the San
Joint Hearing
& Control
Carlos Apache Tribe in Arizona.
Coast Guard and Navigation Subcommittee
226-3040
9:30am SR-485 Russell Bldg. March 21
(Chmn Tauzin, D-La), Fisheries and Wildlife
Conservation and the Environment Sub-
committee (Chairman Studds, D-Mass.) and
NARCOTICS COMMITTEE
PUBLIC LANDS
Oceanography and Great Lakes Subcommittee
ORGANIZATION
Subcommittee Hearing & Markup
(Chmn Hertel, D-Mich.) of House Merchant
House Select Narcotics Committee (Chair-
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
Marine and Fisheries Committee will hold a
man Rangel, D-N.Y.) will meet to organize for
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) of
joint hearing on international negotiations for a
the 102nd Congress.
House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
new protocol to the Antarctic Treaty on Envi-
11:30am, 1129 Longworth Bldg. February
will meet to consider pending business.
ronmental Protection.
28
10am room TBA March 21
2pm 1334 Longworth Bldg. March 5
Agenda:
Witnesses scheduled: Curtis Bohlen assistant
Hearing:
secretary of State for oceans, international envi-
HR 614 designate certain segments of the Nio-
ronment and scientific affairs
Post Office &
brara River in Nebraska and a segment of the
Missouri River in Nebraska and South Dakota as
Civil Service
components of the natural wild and scenic rivers
FY92 BUDGET:
system
FISH & WILDLIFE/NMFS
225-4054
Markup:
HR 427 disclaim any interests of the United States
Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and
POSTAL SERVICE OVERSIGHT
in certain lands on San Juan Island, Washington
the Environment Subcommittee (Chairman
House Post Office and Civil Service Com-
HR 690 acquire and manage the Mary McLeod
Studds, D-Mass.) of House Merchant Marine
mittee (Chairman Clay, D-Mo.) will hold an
Bethune Council House National Historic Site
and Fisheries Committee will hold a hearing on
oversight hearing on the U.S. Postal Service.
HR 749 authorize the Secretary of the Interior to
the fiscal 1992 budget for the U.S. Fish and
accept a donation of land for addition to the
11:30am 311 Cannon Bldg. March 5
Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fish-
Ocmulgee National Monument in the state of
eries Service
Georgia
10am 1334 Longworth Bldg. March 6
1990 CENSUS
Witnesses scheduled: John Turner director, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service; William Fox assistant
Census and Population Subcommittee
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
administrator, National Oceanic and Atmo-
(Chairman Sawyer, D-Ohio) of House Post
Water, Power and Offshore Energy Re-
spheric Administration
Office and Civil Service Committee will hold a
sources Subcommittee (Chairman Miller, D-
hearing on the accuracy and quality of the 1990
Calif.) of House Interior and Insular Affairs
census.
Committee will hold a hearing on potential
OFFSHORE OIL ISSUES
9:30am 311 Cannon Bldg. March 7
health hazards of electromagnetic field
NATIONAL ENERGY STRATEGY
radiation.
Oceanography, Great Lakes and the Outer
Time & room TBA date TBA
Continental Shelf Subcommittee (Chairman
Hertel, D-Mich.) of House Merchant Marine
Public Works
and Fisheries Committee will hold a hearing on
the role of offshore oil in the National Energy
Judiciary
& Transportation
Strategy and the proposed five-year outer con-
tinental shelf lease program.
225-4472
225-3951
CIVIL RIGHTS
2pm 1334 Longworth Bldg. March 6
RUNWAY INCURSIONS
Civil and Constitutional Rights Sub-
Aviation Subcommittee (Chairman Ober-
committee (Chairman Edwards, D-Calif.) of
star, D-Minn.) of House Public Works and
SEA GRANT COLLEGES
House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing
Transportation Committee will hold a hearing
on legisltion (HR 1) to make it easier for
Oceanography, Great Lakes and the Outer
on airport runway incursions. A runway incur-
Continental Shelf Subcommittee (Chairman
plaintiffs to successfully sue in cases of job
sion occurs when, for unknown reasons - pilot
discrimination.
Hertel, D-Mich.) of House Merchant Marine
error, air-traffic control error or accident, a
10am 2237 Rayburn Bldg. February 28
and Fisheries Committee will hold a hearing on
plane makes an unauthorized appearance on a
the reauthorization of the National Sea Grant
runway that has already been assigned for use
College Act.
to another plane.
Merchant Marine
2pm 1334 Longworth Bldg. March 13
9:30am 2167 Rayburn Bldg. February 28
& Fisheries
FY92 BUDGET:
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
225-4047
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PROGRAMS
FY92 BUDGET
Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and
Field Hearing
MARITIME COMMISSION
the Environment Subcommittee (Chairman
Surface Transportation Subcommittee
Merchant Marine Subcommittee (Chmn
Studds, D-Mass.) of House Merchant Marine
(Chairman Mineta, D-Calif.) of House Public
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House continued.
committee (Chairman Lloyd, D-Tenn.) of
man Montgomery, D-Miss.) and Senate Veter-
House Science, Space and Technology Com-
ans' Affairs Committee (Chairman Cranston,
Works and Transportation Committee will
mittee will hold hearings on the fiscal 1992
D-Calif.) will hold joint hearings on the legisla-
hold a field hearing on the reauthorization of
budget for the Department of Energy.
tive agendas of veterans groups.
surface transportation programs.
Note: These hearings are tentatively
9:30am 345 Cannon Bldg. February 28,
10am St. Louis, Mo., March 1
scheduled.
March 5
1:30pm 2318 Rayburn Bldg. March 5
9am 345 Cannon Bldg. April 17
9am 2318 Rayburn Bldg. March 6
Agenda:
INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS
1:30pm 2318 Rayburn Bldg. March 12
February 28:
9am 2325 Rayburn Bldg. March 13
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Field Hearing
House Public Works and Transportation
1:30pm 2318 Rayburn Bldg. March 19
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Blind Veterans of America
Committee (Chairman Roe, D-N.J.) will hold
2pm 2318 Rayburn Bldg. March 20
Vietnam Veterans of America
field hearings on the infrastructure needs of the
Agenda:
Non-Commissioned Officers Association
March 5: Fossil energy
Northwest.
March 5:
March 6: Advanced reactors; fast flux test facility
Time TBA Seattle, Wash. March 27
Veterans of Foreign Wars
March 12: Oil & gas
Time TBA Portland, Ore. March 28
April 17:
March 13: Fusion energy
AMVETS
March 19: Basic energy services
Ex-Prisoners of War
March 20: Advanced isotope laser; isotope separa-
Jewish War Veterans
CLEAN WATER ACT
tion
World War I Veterans
House Public Works and Transportation
Committee (Chairman Roe, D-N.J.) will hold
hearings on the reauthorization of the Clean
Water Act.
Small Business
MARKUP:
FY92 VETERANS BUDGET
Time & room TBA dates TBA
225-5821
House Veterans' Affairs Committee (Chair-
SBA BUDGET
man Montgomery, D-Miss.) will mark up legis-
House Small Business Committee (Chair-
lation to authorize programs of the Veterans'
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
man LaFalce, D-N.Y.) will hold a hearing on
Affairs Department for fiscal 1992.
House Public Works and Transportation
the Small Business Adminstration fiscal 1992
9am 334 Cannon Bldg. March 6
Committee (Chairman Roe, D-N.J.) will hold
budget.
hearings on the reauthorization of surface
9:30 2359 Rayburn Bldg. February 27 & 28
transportation programs.
VETERANS' RE-EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS
Time & room TBA dates TBA
Education, Training and Employment Sub-
SMALL BUSINESS
committee (Chairman Penny, D-Minn.) of
'CREDIT CRUNCH
House Veterans' Affairs Committee will hold a
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
House Small Business Committee (Chair-
hearing on the re-employment rights of
House Public Works and Transportation
man LaFalce, D-N.Y.) will hold a hearing on
veterans.
Committee (Chairman Roe, D-N.J.) will hold
the "credit crunch" for small businesses.
9:30am 334 Cannon Bldg. March 7
hearings on the development of countercyclical
Time TBA 2359 Rayburn Bldg. March 5 & 6
and anti-recession public works projects.
Time and room TBA dates TBA
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
DRUGS IN WORKPLACE
House Veterans' Affairs Committee (Chair-
Regulation, Business Opportunities and
man Montgomery, D-Miss.) will hold a hearing
Energy Subcommittee (Chairman Wyden, D-
on the emergency preparedness plans of the
Science, Space &
Ore.) of House Small Business Committee will
Veterans Affairs Department and the Defense
hold a hearing on drugs in the workplace,
Department.
Technology
focusing on the shortage of programs designed
9am 334 Cannon Bldg. March 13
to identify and treat employees.
225-6371
ENERGY POLICY
10am 2359 Rayburn Bldg. March 8
VA MORTGAGE ASSUMPTION
House Science, Space and Technology
BAD DEBTS
Committee (Chairman Brown, D-Calif.) will
hold hearings on energy policy issues,
FRANCHISING
Housing and Memorial Affairs Subcommit-
10am 2318 Rayburn Bldg. February 28
House Small Business Committee (Chair-
tee (Chairman Staggers, D-W.Va.) of House
Agenda:
man LaFalce, D-N.Y.) will hold a hearing on
Veterans' Affairs Committee will hold a hear-
HR 560 Increase America's energy security in ways
franchising.
ing on the implementation new VA regulations
that are environmentally desirable and economi-
Time TBA 2359 Rayburn Bldg. March 13
on the assumption of VA-insured mortgages by
cally affordable. Short title: National Energy
non-veterans. In some cases, if an individual
Policy Act of 1991
who assumes a VA-insured loan defaults, the
Witness scheduled: Rep Panetta, D-Calif; John
responsibility to pay reverts to the veteran who
Gibbons direcor, Office of Technology Assess-
Standards of
took the mortgage out to begin with. The new
ment; S David Freeman Sacramento Municipal
rules are designed to grant relief in such cases.
Utility District; William Nitze Alliance to Save
Official Conduct
9:30am 224 Cannon Bldg. March 14
Energy; Mark Singel lieutenant governor, Penn-
sylvania
225-7103
'
ETHICS ORGANIZATION
FY92 BUDGET:
House Standards of Official Conduct Com-
NASA SPACE SCIENCE
mittee (Chairman Stokes, D-Ohio) will meet to
Space Subcommittee (Chairman Hall, D-
organize for the 102nd Congress.
Ways & Means
Texas) of House Science, Space and Technol-
2pm HT-2M Capitol Bldg. March 6
225-3625
ogy Committee will hold a hearing on the fiscal
1992 budget for NASA space science and appli-
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
cations programs.
Human Resources Subcommittee (Acting
9:30am 2325 Rayburn Bldg. February 28
Veterans' Affairs
Chairman Downey, D-N.Y.) of House Ways
and Means Committee will hold a hearing on
225-3527
unemployment insurance and the recession,
FY92 BUDGET:
VETERANS' LEGISLATIVE AGENDAS
focusing on job search and re-employment
ENERGY DEPARTMENT
Joint Hearings
assistance.
Energy, Research and Development Sub-
House Veterans' Affairs Committee (Chair-
10:30am B-318 Rayburn Bldg. February 28
New listing
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Wednesday, February 27, 1991
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House continued
Note
U.S.-MEXICO FREE TRADE
Joint Committees
Trade Subcommittee (Chairman Gibbons,
The offices of all members of Congress
D-Fla.) of House Ways and Means Committee
)
and all congressional committees and sub-
will hold hearings on proposed negotiation of a
committees may be reached by calling (202)
free-trade agreement with Mexico.
QUALITY OF FEDERAL
224-3121.
9:30am 1100 Longworth Bldg. February 28
ECONOMIC STATISTICS
Joint Economic Committee (Chairman Sen.
Sarbanes, D-Md.) will hold a hearing to review
administration proposals to improve the qual-
Party Organizations
ity of federal economic statistics.
SKILLED NURSING &
9:30am SD-628 Dirksen Bldg. March 1
HOME HEALTH BENEFITS
Witnesses scheduled: Michael Boskin chairman,
Health Subcommittee (Chairman Stark, D-
Council of Economic Advisers; Michael Darby
under secretary of Commerce for economic af-
Calif.) of House Ways and Means Committee
fairs; Janet Norwood commissioner, Bureau of
will hold a hearing on long-term care and
HOUSE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
Labor Statistics; Martin Fleming chairman,
proposals to improve Medicare's skilled nurs-
ON COMMITTEES
Statistics Committee, National Association of
ing facility and home-health care benefits.
House Republican Committee on Commit-
Business Economists; William Hawkes vice
1pm 1100 Longworth Bldg. March 4
tees (Chairman Michel, R-Ill.) will meet to
president and chief statistical officers, Nielsen
consider appointements to vacant Republican
Marketing Research, A.C. Nielsen Company
committee slots.
9am room TBA closed February 28
FY92 BUDGET:
WAYS & MEANS REVIEW
House Ways and Means Committee (Chair-
man Rostenkowski, D-III.) will hold a series of
Other Events
hearings on the state of the U.S. economy,
federal budget policy, the president's budget
proposals for fiscal 1992 and beyond (including
estimated costs of Operation Desert Storm)
The Monitor has received notice of the
Media inquiries should go to Linda Buckley or
and expiring tax provisions.
following events scheduled to take place in
Laura Shepherd at the same number.
2pm 1100 Longworth Bldg. March 5
Washington. Associations, non-profit organiza-
9:30am & 2pm 1100 Longworth Bldg. March
tions and public interest groups who wish to
6
have events listed in the section should send
U.S.-JAPAN ECONOMIC RELATIONS
10am & 2pm 1100 Longworth Bldg. March 7
pertinent information to: The Congressional
Congressional Economic Leadership Insti-
9:30am & 2pm 1100 Longworth Bldg. March
Monitor, Other Events Editor, 1414 22nd St.
tute will sponsor a breakfast meeting for mem-
12 & 13
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. Notices must
bers of the Congressional Competitiveness
10am & 2pm 1100 Longworth Bldg. March
include a telephone number. Notices may be
Caucus to hear a discussion by University of
14
transmitted by facsimile to 728-1862, attn:
California at San Diego Professor Chalmers
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
March 5: Richard Darman director, Office of
Robert Healy. Only events related to Congress
Johnson on the future of U.S.-Japan economic
Management and Budget
can be listed. Deadline is Noon. For further
relations in light of the Persian Gulf War and
March 6: (9:30am) Alan Greenspan chairman,
information call (202) 887-8686.
recent trade talks.
Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System;
8am, Rayburn Bldg. February 28
(2pm) Robert Reischauer director, Congres-
Contact: Julia Teuscher (703) 276-5007
sional Budget Office
PROCUREMENT POLICY
Note: This event is restricted to members only, but
March 7: (10am) Lynn Martin secretary of Labor;
Manufacturers' Alliance for Productivity
news coverage is invited. For media invitations
(2pm) invited expert witnesses
and Innovation will hold a conference on "Re-
call Julia Teuscher at the number listed above.
March 12: (9:30am) Louis Sullivan - secretary of
assessing Government Procurement Issues of
Health and Human Services; (2pm) Nicholas
the 1990s."
Brady secretary of the Treasury
March 13: (9:30am) invited expert witnesses;
Loews L'Enfant Plaza Hotel February 28,
POLICY TOWARD CZECHOSLOVAKIA
March 1
The Atlantic Council will sponsor a news
(2pm) invited expert witnesses
March 14: (10am) administration witnesses on
Contact: Kathy Koval at (202) 331-8430
briefing on U.S. policy toward Czechoslovakia.
burden sharing of Operation Desert Storm; (2pm)
Note: There is a charge for this event of $450 for
The briefing will focus on a report by the
invited expert witnesses
members and $525 for non-members. For in-
European Task Force of the Atlantic Council.
formation or reservations call the number listed
8:30am to 9:45am 2105 Rayburn Bldg. Feb-
above.
ruary 28
Contact: Laura Eakins at (202) 347-9353
Note: Reservations are requested.
CHILD WELFARE
INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE
Human Resources Subcommittee (Acting
COMPANIES
chairman Downey, D-N.Y.) of House Ways and
Organization for the Protection and Ad-
PARENTAL LEAVE
0
Means Committee will hold a hearing on the
vancement of Small Telephone Companies will
Concerned Alliance of Responsible Em-
state of the nation's child welfare system.
hold a legislative and regulatory conference.
ployers will hold a news conference to discuss
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg. March 19
Quality Hotel Capitol Hill February 28,
the Family and Medical Leave Act (HR 2, S 5)
March 1
9:30am 2275 Rayburn Bldg. February 28
D
Contact: Suzanne Bagshaw at (202) 659-5990
Contact: Melissa Marks (202) 872-0885 or
Participants: Sens. Sasser, D-Tenn.; Grassley, R-
(202) 785-0586
Iowa
FY92 BUDGET:
Rep. Markey, D-Mass. (tentative)
REVENUE & TAX PROVISIONS
John Windhausen counsel, Senate Communica-
HEALTH AGENDA
House Ways and Means Committee (Chair-
tions Subcommittee; Regina Keeney - senior mi-
FOR 102nd CONGRESS
man Rostenkowski, D-III.) will hold hearings to
nority counsel, Senate Communications Sub-
committee; Paul Schlegel senior legislative
Health Task Force of Women in Govern-
hear from public witnesses on the administra-
assistant to Rep. Rinaldo
ment Relations will sponsor a luncheon meet-
tion's revenue proposals and well as on all tax
provisions expiring in 1991.
Note: There is a $175 charge for this event. For
ing to hear a discussion by key hill staff of the
reservations or information call the number listed
health policy agenda for the 102nd Congress.
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg. April 9 & 10
above.
11:30am, Capitol Hill Club, 300 First St. S.E.
New listing
Revised listing
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Other continued.
SENATE EDUCATION AGENDA
Note: There is a charge for this event of $10 for
Education Task Force of Women in Gov-
members and $14 for non-members. For reserva-
February 28
ernment Relations will sponsor a brown-bag
tions call the number listed above.
lunch roundtable discussion on the Senate
Deadline is March 11
Contact: Terri Gaffney at (202) 416-7699
Participants: Karen Nelson - staff director, Health
agenda for education.
and the Environment Subcommittee; Mike Ste-
Noon, Dow Chemical Co., 1776 Eye St. N.W.,
IMPROVED WORK FORCE
phens staff assistant, Labor, HHS Appropria-
Suite 575 March 8
Contact: Beth Keifer at (202) 342-7297
PRODUCTIVITY
tions Subcommittee; Chip Kahn - minority pro-
fessional staff, Health Subcommittee, House
Participant: David Evans staff director, Educa-
National Association of Manufacturers will
Ways and Means Committee; Nancy Taylor
tion, Arts and Humanities Subcommittee, Senate
sponsor a one-day conference on "The High
minority health policy director, Senate Labor and
Labor and Human Resources Committee
Performance Work Force."
Human Resources Committee; Chris Jennings
Note: There is no charge for this event for members.
Mayflower Hotel March 14
deputy staff director, Special Aging Committee
For non-members there is a $10 charge. For
Contact: Monica Gliva at (202) 637-3093
reservations send a check, made payable to WGR,
Note: There is a charge for this event of $325 for
to:
members and $425 for non-members. For reserva-
SEN. SPECTER LUNCHEON
Beth Keifer
tions and information call (202) 637-3097, outside
American League of Lobbyists will sponsor
NATTS
the Washington, D.C., area call 1-800-637-3005.
a luncheon meeting to hear a discussion by Sen.
2251 Wisconsin Ave. N.W.
Media interested in covering the conference
Washington, D.C. 20007
should call Monica Gliva at (202) 637-3093.
Specter, R-Pa., on the issues that may come
before the committees and subcommittees on
which he serves (Appropriations, Judiciary,
PTA LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
RESEARCH WORKSHOP
Select Intelligence).
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
ON CONGRESS
Noon, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 400 New Jersey
Ave. N.W. February 28
will sponsor a legislative conference.
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a Re-
Contact: Patti Jo Baber at (703) 960-3011
Ramada Renaissance Techworld March 11,
search Workshop on Congress.
Note: There is a charge for this event of $35 for
12, 13 & 14
9am, Congressional Quarterly, 1414 22nd St.
members by the February 26 deadline and $45 for
Contact: (312) 787-0977
N.W. March 15
non-members and for members after the dead-
Contact: Irene Cuffy at (202) 887-8620
line. For reservations send a check, made payable
Note: There is a $195 charge for this event. For
to American League of Lobbyists, to:
EFFECT OF THE LAW
reservations and information call the number
American League of Lobbyists
listed above.
ON MEDICAL QUALITY
P.O. Box 30005
Health Task Force of Women in Govern-
Alexandria, Va. 22310
Deadline is February 26.
ment Relations will sponsor a breakfast meet-
ing to hear a discussion on who is responsible
WORKER'S COMPENSATION
for the assurance of high quality medical care
Manufacturers' Alliance for Productivity
physicians, lawyers or Congress?
and Innovation (MAPI) will hold a conference
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
on "Worker's Compensation: Controlling Costs
& LOCAL TELEPHONE COMPANIES
8:30am to 10am, Monocle Restaurant, 107 D
United States Telephone Association will
St. N.E. March 12
Within A Flawed System."
sponsor its annual government relations semi-
Contact: Robin Stombler at (202). 337-2701
Park Hyatt Hotel March 25 & 26
nar to discuss legislative and regulatory issues
or Susan Lightfoot at (202) 863-2510
Contact: Frederick Stocker at (202) 331-8430
Note: There is a charge for this event of $15 for
Note: There is a charge for this event of $475 for
that affect the local exchange industry.
members and $525 for non-members. For reserva-
members and $25 for non-members. For reserva-
Capital Hilton Hotel, March 4, 5 &6
tions and information call the number listed
tions send a check, made payable to WGR, to:
Contact: Suzy Chambers at (202) 835-3245
above.
ACS
Note: There is'a charge for this event of $350 for
1640 Wisconsin Ave. N.W.
members and $450 for non-members. For reserva-
Washington, D.C. 20007
tions contact Suzy Chambers at the number listed
NATIONAL SECURITY &
above.
REALITIES OF 1990s
LOBBYING TECHNIQUES
Electronic Industries Association will hold
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a sem-
its annual conference on the subject of "Bal-
U.S-CHINA-TAIWAN
inar on "Lobbying Techniques for the '90s:
ancing National Security with the Realities of
National Economists Club will sponsor a
Strategies, Coalitions and Grass Roots
the 1990s Research, Development, Testing
luncheon meeting to hear Harvey Feldman, for
Campaigns."
and Evaluation, Challenges and Opportu
director of the Office of Republic of China
9am to 4:30pm, Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1000 H
nities."
Affairs of the State Department, discuss "The
ST. N.W. March 12
Radisson Mark Plaza Hotel, Alexandria, Va.
U.S.-China-Taiwan Triangle in the 1990s."
Contact: Irene Cuffy at (202) 887-8620
March 26, 27 & 28
Noon, Madison Building, Library of Con-
Note: There is a $345 charge for this event (in-
Contact: John Geron at (202) 457-4944
gress, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. March 5
cluded lunch). For reservations and information
Contact: (703) 532-9048.
call the number listed above:
Note: There is a charge for this event of $10 for
members and $14 for non-members. For reserva-
MYTH OF AMERICA'S DECLINE
tions call the number listed above.
National Economists Club will sponsor a
Deadline is March 4
luncheon meeting to hear Henry Nau, professor
THE CEA & THE ECONOMY
of political science and international affairs at
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
National Economists Club will sponsor a
the George Washington University, discuss the
luncheon meeting to hear Richard
myth of America's decline.
University of California will sponsor a brief-
Schmalensee, a member of the president's
Noon, Madison Building, Library of Con-
ing for members and staff on emerging technol-
Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), discuss
gress, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. March 26
ogies for environmental cleanup, energy effi-
the CEA and the U.S. economy.
Contact: (703) 532-9048.
ciency, biomedicine and industrial processing.
(
9am 2325 Rayburn Bldg. March 8
Noon, Madison Building, Library of Con-
Note: There is a charge for this event of $10 for
members and $14 for non-members. For reserva-
Contact: Kathleen Ritzman at (202) 785-
gress, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. March 12
tions call the number listed above.
2666
Contact: (703) 532-9048.
Deadline is March 25
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Revised listing
Wednesday, February 27, 1991
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Status of Appropriations - Fiscal 1992
Week of February 25
INTERIOR
House: 225-3081; Senate: 224-7233
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
February 27, 28
FULL COMMITTEE
House: 225-2771; Senate: 224-3471
LABOR/HHS/EDUC
AGRICULTURE
House: 225-3508; Senate: 224-7283
House: 225-2638; Senate: 224-7240
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
February 27,28
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE,
& THEJUDICIARY
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
House: 225-3351; Senate: 224-7277
House: 225-5338; Senate: 224-7338
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
February 27, 28
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
February 28
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
House: 225-3047; Senate: 224-7255
DEFENSE
House: 225-2847; Senate: 224-7255
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
February 27,28
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
February 27, 28
TRANSPORTATION
House: 225-2141; Senate: 224-7245
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
House: 225-5338; Senate: 224-7236
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
February 28
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
February 28
ENERGY & WATER DEVELOPMENT
TREASURY/POSTALSERVICE
House: 225-3421; Senate: 224-7260
House: 225-5834; Senate: 224-6280
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
February 27,28
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
February 27, 28
FOREIGN OPERATIONS
VA, HUD & INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
House: 225-2041; Senate: 224-7209
House: 225-3241; Senate: 224-7211
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
February 27, 28
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
February 27
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Congressional Monitor
Wednesday, February 27, 1991
House Floor Action
Week of February 25
HR 111
Authorize the secretary of Veterans Affairs
and the secretary of Defense to carry out a
joint program to make grants for the estab-
Monday, February 25:
lishment of research centers at qualifying
medical schools vote on final passage
No legislative business scheduled
SJ Res 55
Recognize the 200th anniversary of the estab-
lishment of diplomatic relations between the
United States and Portugal began consider-
Tuesday, February 26:
ation
Under suspension of the rules
SJ Res 55
Recognize the 200th anniversary of the estab-
lishment of diplomatic relations between the
Thursday, February 28:
United States and Portugal began consider-
Convenes at 11am
ation (completed debate, vote only on Wednes-
HR-
Resolution Trust Corporation supplemental
day)
funding authorization begin consideration
(subject to a rule being granted)
Wednesday, February 27:
Convenes at 2pm
Friday, March 1:
Under suspension of the rules
Not in session
Senate Floor Action
Week of February 25
Monday, February 25:
Not in session
Tuesday, February 26:
S 419
Supplemental funds for Resolution Trust Cor-
poration began consideration
9:30
Wednesday, February 27:
S 419
Supplemental funds for Resolution Trust Cor-
poration continue consideration
Thursday, February 28 &
Balance of the Week:
Schedule uncertain
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10:45 A.M. NEWS UPDATE
U.N. RESOLUTIONS/IRAQ (Baghdad/Reuter) -- Iraq said it had told the
U.N. it would accept demands for reparations and abandon claim to
Kuwait in return for a cease-fire. Iraq also said it was ready to
release POWs shortly after a cease-fire in the war.
KUWAIT CITY (Riyadh/UPI) -- Kuwait City was liberated by coalition
troops, the U.S. Central Command said. Iraq's battered army was
largely rendered ineffective throughout Kuwait. Two-thirds of the
units in the theater were knocked out. Some pockets of resistance
remained. Central Command officials provided no details about the
liberation of the city, but a Pentagon official said, "Kuwait City
is not under Iraqi control. That is clear."
IRAQI/KUWAIT CITY/MAJOR (London/Reuter) -- The U.S.-led allies do
not intend to occupy Iraq or dismember it, Prime Minister Major
said. "We are not planning to occupy territory or dismember Iraq,"
Major told reporters. "In due course things will return to
normal." He said Kuwaiti City was "entirely free" and British
troops were now in the British Embassy. "The British ambassador
will said. be able to return very speedily, perhaps by tomorrow," Major
WITHDRAWAL/IRAQ (Cairo/UPI) -- An Iraqi military spokesman said
Iraqi troops completed their withdrawal from Kuwait. "Despite the
enemy's interference in our army's withdrawal and attempts to
inflict casualties on our forces, they have completed their
withdrawal in accordance with President Saddam Hussein's orders,"
the spokesman said.
ALLIED TROOPS/IRAQI TOWN (Baghdad/Reuter) -- Iraq said enemy
airborne troops had landed at the strategic Iraqi town of Nassiriya
and were fighting for control of the main route used by Iraqi
forces withdrawing from Kuwait. It was the first time Iraq's 17
million people had been told by President Saddam's military that
they were under attack by ground forces deep within their own
country. "Their aim has clearly become to invade Iraq," Baghdad
Radio said.
U.S.-FRENCH KILLED (Paris/Reuter) -- Seven U.S. and two French
soldiers were killed by explosions while searching a captured Iraqi
fort and airfield, France's top soldier Gen. Maurice Schmitt said.
GULF MILITARY PRESENCE/MITCHELL (UPI) -- Sen. Mitchell, in response
to a question, said the U.S. "ought to resist any effort" to
maintain a large military ground force for "any extended time" in
the gulf. Mitchell said naval and naval air power has been in the
area for 50 years and said, "That's sufficient to protect our
national interests." Mitchell said that the U.S. -- but not as
part of the war against Iraq -- should "do all we can" to get the
nations in the region to settle the Palestinian problem. And,
Mitchell added, the U.S. "must recognize the adverse reaction in
much of the Muslim world. We must deal with that."
White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- 2
IRAQI POWs (Dhahran/AP) -- Iraqi troops have been surrendering so
fast that the U.S. military said it lost count after the number of
POWs topped 32,000. Some Iraqis have sought out the allied forces.
Others have kissed the hands of their captors. A few have given
up to journalists. "Thank you, thank you," one smiling Iraqi said
to a member of the 82nd Airborne Division who was searching the
prisoner for weapons. "God willing, Saddam will fall," said a
young Iraqi reservist being held in southern Kuwait. "I. have
a
special message to Saddam Hussein: He should give up everything;
let's live in peace."
OPEC (Vienna/AP) -- OPEC nations appear likely to pull at least a
million barrels of oil a day off the market in coming months in an
effort to avert a price crash. After informal discussions,
ministers from six countries in OPEC seemed intent on pushing
prices back up to the cartel's target of $21 a barrel.
PHILIPPINES PROTESTS/AQUINO (Manila/AP) -- Thousands of students,
workers and former supporters of President Aquino marched in the
largest anti-government rally in recent years to demand her
resignation.
GNP (AP) -- The economy contracted at a steep 2.0 percent annual
rate during the final quarter of 1990, the Commerce Department
said. Economists viewed the decline as confirmation the first
recession in eight years was under way. The department said the
decline in GNP was the deepest since a 3.2 percent drop in the
third quarter of 1982.
EXISTING HOMES SALES (AP) --- Sales of existing homes dropped 7
percent in January as prospective buyers became preoccupied with
the war despite favorable financing conditions, said President
Harley Rouda of the National Association of Realtors.
###
White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- 2
IRAQI POWER SUPPLY (Baghdad/Reuter) -- Iraq will need at least one
year to restore full electricity supplies to Baghdad because of
severe bomb damage, a senior Iraqi engineer said. The engineer,
Thakir Tsmail al-Qubaisi, said allied air raids in the first week
of the war had destroyed all 10 of the Baghdad's sub-stations, used
to distribute power to Baghdad.
EASTERN EUROPE/PRESIDENT (Reuter) -- President Bush sought to
reassure Eastern European nations that their development would not
be shunted aside by U.S. preoccupation with the war. "Though the
gulf obviously is claiming a lot of our time, we have not lost
interest in what's going on in Eastern Europe, Bush told a U.S.-
sponsored conference on the region at the White House. "Economic
reforms (in Eastern Europe) -- are largely on track despite some
very difficult challenges," Bush told the conference.
A.S.A.E. SPEECH (Christopher Connell, AP) -- President Bush, vowing
"we will not forget" the American underclass, said he will press
Congress to enact a package of "opportunity" initiatives on civil
rights, education, housing and fighting crime. Bush said he will
soon send Congress "legislation with strong new remedies to protect
women from sexual harassment and minorities from racial prejudice
in the workplace." He unveiled the "opportunity action plan" --
actually a package of domestic policy retreads -- in a speech
before the American Society of Association Executives.
S&L BILL/REP. GONZALEZ (AP) -- The chairman of the House Banking
Committee accused the Bush Administration of "mugging" legislation
reforming the government's S&L bailout and providing billions of
additional taxpayer dollars to the program. "Officials from the
Treasury Department and Oversight Board of the Resolution Trust
Corp. packed the hearing room and roamed the hallways with a single
one-note message," said Rep. Gonzalez. "These lobbyists passed the
word early that Republicans on the committee would vote lock-step
against the bill if reforms were adopted."
###
White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- 1
2:00 P.M. NEWS UPDATE
U.N. RESOLUTIONS/IRAQ (U.N./UPI) -- Iraq said it is ready to
implement all U.N. resolutions on the gulf crisis if the Security
Council adopts immediately a cease-fire resolution on the war.
Iraqi Ambassador al-Anbari told reporters that he has informed the
president of the council of his government's intention to abide by
the resolutions. "We are ready, if the Security Council announces
the cease-fire resolution today, to implement the resolutions," al-
Anbari said.
CEASE-FIRE/U.N. (Reuter) --- The five permanent members of the
Security Council agreed that the latest Iraqi proposals to end the
war fell far short of what was required, an unidentified senior
State Department official said. The official said the U.N.
ambassadors of the council agreed that a letter from Foreign
Minister Aziz still contained conditions for a cease-fire. "They
agreed we need authoritative, unconditional acceptance of all 12
resolutions," the official said.
CEASE-FIRE/STATE DEPT. (Reuter) -- Iraq's latest offer for a cease-
fire in the war still falls short of U.S. demands, a senior State
Department official said. "It still doesn't accept all 12 United
Nations resolutions," the official said, asking not to be named.
DESERT STORM/CHENEY (Reuter) -- Secretary Cheney said allied forces
hope to wrap up the war in "a few days" but that the goal must be
to destroy Iraq's offensive military capability and not just to
liberate Kuwait. He boasted in a speech that the "mother of all
battles" promised by President Saddam "has turned into the mother
of all retreats." "We want to wrap up this operation just as
quickly as possible. We are hopeful that that time is only a
matter of a few days away," Cheney said in a speech to a convention
of the American Legion. "But even after we've achieved our
military objectives, even after we've destroyed (Saddam's)
offensive military capability and expelled his forces from Kuwait,
liberated Kuwait, the world will still be vitally interested in the
future course of events with respect to the kinds of activities and
policies pursued by the government in Baghdad," he said.
DESERT STORM/SCHWARZKOPF (Riyadh/Reuter) -- Allied forces have
destroyed or captured 3,008 enemy tanks and have cut off all escape
routes for Iraq's army, Gen. Schwarzkopf said. "The gates are
closed
there are no ways out, he told reporters. He said there
had been "a very large number" of Iraqi dead and in some locations
desertions had been running at up to 30 percent.
IRAQI CHEMICAL WEAPONS/FRENCH (Paris/UPI) -- The French commander
in chief, Gen. Maurice Schmitt, said he believed Saddam ordered
Iraqi generals to use chemical weapons on allied forces but the
commanders disobeyed because they know the end of the war is
imminent.
BRITISH CASUALTIES/FRIENDLY FIRE (Riyadh/Reuter) -- Nine British
soldiers were killed by "friendly fire" from a U.S. aircraft during
fighting in southern Iraq, an unidentified British military
spokesman said. He said the deaths occurred when an American A-
?
10, designed to attack tanks, fired at two British Warrior infantry
fighting vehicles "in the heat of battle" Tuesday.
-
White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- 2
IRAQI POWER SUPPLY (Baghdad/Reuter) -- Iraq will need at least one
year to restore full electricity supplies to Baghdad because of
severe bomb damage, a senior Iraqi engineer said. The engineer,
Thakir Tsmail al-Qubaisi, said allied air raids in the first week
of the war had destroyed all 10 of the Baghdad's sub-stations, used
to distribute power to Baghdad.
EASTERN EUROPE/PRESIDENT (Reuter) -- President Bush sought to
reassure Eastern European nations that their development would not
be shunted aside by U.S. preoccupation with the war. "Though the
gulf obviously is claiming a lot of our time, we have not lost
interest in what's going on in Eastern Europe," Bush told a U.S.-
sponsored conference on the region at the White House. "Economic
reforms (in Eastern Europe) -- are largely on track despite some
very difficult challenges," Bush told the conference.
A.S.A.E. SPEECH (Christopher Connell, AP) -- President Bush, vowing
"we will not forget" the American underclass, said he will press
Congress to enact a package of "opportunity" initiatives on civil
rights, education, housing and fighting crime. Bush said he will
soon send Congress "legislation with strong new remedies to protect
women from sexual harassment and minorities from racial prejudice
in the workplace." He unveiled the "opportunity action plan" --
actually a package of domestic policy retreads -- in a speech
before the American Society of Association Executives.
S&L BILL/REP. GONZALEZ (AP) -- The chairman of the House Banking
Committee accused the Bush Administration of "mugging" legislation
reforming the government's S&L bailout and providing billions of
additional taxpayer dollars to the program. "Officials from the
Treasury Department and Oversight Board of the Resolution Trust
Corp. packed the hearing room and roamed the hallways with a single
one-note message," said Rep. Gonzalez. "These lobbyists passed the
word early that Republicans on the committee would vote lock-step
against the bill if reforms were adopted."
###
White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- 1
2:00 P.M. NEWS UPDATE
U.N. RESOLUTIONS/IRAQ (U.N./UPI) -- Iraq said it is ready to
implement all U.N. resolutions on the gulf crisis if the Security
Council adopts immediately a cease-fire resolution on the war.
Iraqi Ambassador al-Anbari told reporters that he has informed the
president of the council of his government's intention to abide by
the resolutions. "We are ready, if the Security Council announces
the cease-fire resolution today, to implement the resolutions, al-
Anbari said.
CEASE-FIRE/U.N. (Reuter) -- The five permanent members of the
Security Council agreed that the latest Iraqi proposals to end the
war fell far short of what was required, an unidentified senior
State Department official said. The official said the U.N.
ambassadors of the council agreed that a letter from Foreign
Minister Aziz still contained conditions for a cease-fire. "They
agreed we need authoritative, unconditional acceptance of all 12
resolutions," the official said.
CEASE-FIRE/STATE DEPT. (Reuter) -- Iraq's latest offer for a cease-
fire in the war still falls short of U.S. demands, a senior State
Department official said. "It still doesn't accept all 12 United
Nations resolutions," the official said, asking not to be named.
DESERT STORM/CHENEY (Reuter) -- Secretary Cheney said allied forces
hope to wrap up the war in "a few days" but that the goal must be
to destroy Iraq's offensive military capability and not just to
liberate Kuwait. He boasted in a speech that the "mother of all
battles" promised by President Saddam "has turned into the mother
of all retreats." "We want to wrap up this operation just as
quickly as possible. We are hopeful that that time is only a
matter of a few days away," Cheney said in a speech to a convention
of the American Legion. "But even after we've achieved our
military objectives, even after we've destroyed (Saddam's)
offensive military capability and expelled his forces from Kuwait,
liberated Kuwait, the world will still be vitally interested in the
future course of events with respect to the kinds of activities and
policies pursued by the government in Baghdad,' he said.
DESERT STORM/SCHWARZKOPF (Riyadh/Reuter) -- Allied forces have
destroyed or captured 3,008 enemy tanks and have cut off all escape
routes for Iraq's army, Gen. Schwarzkopf said. "The gates are
closed
there are no ways out, If he told reporters. He said there
had been "a very large number" of Iraqi dead and in some locations
desertions had been running at up to 30 percent.
IRAQI CHEMICAL WEAPONS/FRENCH (Paris/UPI) -- The French commander
in chief, Gen. Maurice Schmitt, said he believed Saddam ordered
Iraqi generals to use chemical weapons on allied forces but the
commanders disobeyed because they know the end of the war is
imminent.
BRITISH CASUALTIES/FRIENDLY FIRE (Riyadh/Reuter) -- Nine British
soldiers were killed by "friendly fire" from a U.S. aircraft during
fighting in southern Iraq, an unidentified British military
spokesman said. He said the deaths occurred when an American A-
10, designed to attack tanks, fired at two British Warrior infantry
fighting vehicles "in the heat of battle" Tuesday.
White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- 1
5:00 P.M. NEWS UPDATE
U.S. AMBASSADOR TO KUWAIT (Reuter) -- The U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait
will return to his embassy Thursday by which time the Kuwaiti
government is expected to have taken control of the country, a
senior State Department official said. Spokeswoman Tutwiler said
Ambassador Skip Gnehm would return at the head of a large
delegation to reopen the embassy in Kuwait City.
POSTWAR GULF PLAN (AP) -- With military victory nearly at hand, the
Bush Administration launched a four-point diplomatic campaign to
secure the postwar gulf from another Saddam Hussein and to rebuild
Kuwait's economy. The four principal objectives, already submitted
to Congress by Secretary Baker, are:
- New security arrangements in the region
- Controlling the influx and spread of arms
- Dealing with the Arab-Israeli dispute
- Economic reconstruction and recovery of Iraq and Kuwait,
along with other nations that suffered war losses.
HURD VISIT (Laurence McQuillan, Reuter) -- Foreign Secretary Hurd
met with President Bush and declared that economic sanctions
against Iraq must remain in effect after the war. "Everybody wants
this fighting to come to an end but it has to come to an end when
the Iraqis have clearly shown they have complied with what the
world community has asked for," Hurd told reporters after his
meeting with Bush. "It's quite clear there's no desire here,
there's no desire in London, to continue fighting longer than is
necessary," he said standing outside the White House.
SADDAM/SCHWARZKOPF (Riyadh/AP) -- Gen. Schwarzkopf was asked his
impression of Saddam Hussein as a military strategist. "Hah!" he
answered with a small smile, drawing laughter. "As far as Saddam
Hussein being a great military strategist, he is neither a
strategist, nor is he schooled in the operational art, nor is he
a tactician, nor is he a general, nor is he a soldier. Other than
that, he's a great military man, I want you to know that," he said
at a U.S. military briefing, drawing more laughter.
MILITARY COOPERATION/POLAND/CZECHOSLOVAKIA (Warsaw/AP) -- Poland
and Czechoslovakia signed a military cooperation pact, the PAP news
agency reported. "This agreement has nothing to do with building
any military alliance, which would mean a return to the infamous
past," Polish Defense Minister Piotr Kolodziejczyk said.
KEATING FIVE (Reuter) -- The Senate Ethics Committee cleared four
senators accused of wrongdoing in the "Keating Five" S&L case. The
case of Sen. Cranston will move to a further stage in the
investigation, said committee chairman Heflin. The committee found
that no further action was required in the cases of the other four.
PUERTO RICO REFERENDUM/SENATE (Reuter) -- A bill that would allow
residents of Puerto Rico to choose their island's future in a
referendum failed to win Senate committee approval. The Senate
Energy and Natural Resources Committee deadlocked 10-10 on the
measure.
###
White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- 2
IRAQI POWs (Dhahran/AP) -- Iraqi troops have been surrendering so
fast that the U.S. military said it lost count after the number of
POWs topped 32,000. Some Iraqis have sought out the allied forces.
Others have kissed the hands of their captors. A few have given
up to journalists. "Thank you, thank you," one smiling Iraqi said
to a member of the 82nd Airborne Division who was searching the
prisoner for weapons. "God willing, Saddam will fall," said a
young Iraqi reservist being held in southern Kuwait. have
a
special message to Saddam Hussein: He should give up everything;
let's live in peace."
OPEC (Vienna/AP) -- OPEC nations appear likely to pull at least a
million barrels of oil a day off the market in coming months in an
effort to avert a price crash. After informal discussions,
ministers from six countries in OPEC seemed intent on pushing
prices back up to the cartel's target of $21 a barrel.
PHILIPPINES PROTESTS/AQUINO (Manila/AP) -- Thousands of students,
workers and former supporters of President Aquino marched in the
largest anti-government rally in recent years to demand her
resignation.
GNP (AP) -- The economy contracted at a steep 2.0 percent annual
rate during the final quarter of 1990, the Commerce Department
said. Economists viewed the decline as confirmation the first
recession in eight years was under way. The department said the
decline in GNP was the deepest since a 3.2 percent drop in the
third quarter of 1982.
EXISTING HOMES SALES (AP) --- Sales of existing homes dropped 7
percent in January as prospective buyers became preoccupied with
the war despite favorable financing conditions, said President
Harley Rouda of the National Association of Realtors.
###
White House News Summary
Wednesday, February 27, 1991 -- 1
10:45 A.M. NEWS UPDATE
U.N. RESOLUTIONS/IRAQ (Baghdad/Reuter) -- Iraq said it had told the
U.N. it would accept demands for reparations and abandon claim to
Kuwait in-return for a cease-fire. Iraq also said it was ready to
release POWs shortly after a cease-fire in the war.
KUWAIT CITY (Riyadh/UPI) -- Kuwait City was liberated by coalition
troops, the U.S. Central Command said. Iraq's battered army was
largely rendered ineffective throughout Kuwait. Two-thirds of the
units in the theater were knocked out. Some pockets of resistance
remained. Central Command officials provided no details about the
liberation of the city, but a Pentagon official said, "Kuwait City
is not under Iraqi control. That is clear."
IRAQI/KUWAIT CITY/MAJOR (London/Reuter) -- The U.S.-led allies do
not intend to occupy Iraq or dismember it, Prime Minister Major
said. "We are not planning to occupy territory or dismember Iraq,"
Major told reporters. "In due course things will return to
normal." He said Kuwaiti City was "entirely free" and British
troops were now in the British Embassy. "The British ambassador
will be able to return very speedily, perhaps by tomorrow," Major
said.
WITHDRAWAL/IRAQ (Cairo/UPI) -- An Iraqi military spokesman said
Iraqi troops completed their withdrawal from Kuwait. "Despite the
enemy's interference in our army's withdrawal and attempts to
inflict casualties on our forces, they have completed their
withdrawal in accordance with President Saddam Hussein's orders,"
the spokesman said.
ALLIED TROOPS/IRAQI TOWN (Baghdad/Reuter) -- Iraq said enemy
airborne troops had landed at the strategic Iraqi town of Nassiriya
and were fighting for control of the main route used by Iraqi
forces withdrawing from Kuwait. It was the first time Iraq's 17
million people had been told by President Saddam's military that
they were under attack by ground forces deep within their own
country. "Their aim has clearly become to invade Iraq," Baghdad
Radio said.
U.S.-FRENCH KILLED (Paris/Reuter) -- Seven U.S. and two French
soldiers were killed by explosions while searching a captured Iraqi
fort and airfield, France's top soldier Gen. Maurice Schmitt said.
GULF MILITARY PRESENCE/MITCHELL (UPI) -- Sen. Mitchell, in response
to a question, said the U.S. "ought to resist any effort" to
maintain a large military ground force for "any extended time" in
the gulf. Mitchell said naval and naval air power has been in the
area for 50 years and said, "That's sufficient to protect our
national interests." Mitchell said that the U.S. -- but not as
part of the war against Iraq -- should "do all we can" to get the
nations in the region to settle the Palestinian problem. And,
Mitchell added, the U.S. "must recognize the adverse reaction in
much of the Muslim world. We must deal with that."
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BAGHDAD, FEB 27, REUTER - IRAQ SAID ON WEDNESDAY IT HAD TOLD
THE UNITED NATIONS IT WOULD ACCEPT DEMANDS FOR REPARATION AND
ABANDON CLAIM TO KUWAIT IN RETURN FOR A CEASEFIRE.
REUTER AH JFB
Problems:
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Gets rid of all other resolution
Eliminates all sanctions
(econ., etc)
No mention of 3rd country
detaines (kuwaites)
No menter of SCUDS
Even Savs say inadequate
CONFIDENTIAL
POINTS TO BE MADE FOR
TELEPHONE CALL TO PRESIDENT MITTERRAND
(February 27)
The War
-- The war is going well. I hear good things about the
performance of your troops. I cannot recall a better
example of cooperation between our two countries.
-- Although most of the Iraqi forces are retreating, they are
not laying down their arms. Some of their units appear to
be maneuvering for better positions. Others are standing
fast and fighting. I think we both agree on the need to
continue operations with no letup.
--
We are not under much pressure at the moment in the Security
Council since the Soviets agree Saddam must first accept all
12 UN resolutions. In any event, we need to delay any
ceasefire until the military situation is right.
Our experts can work on ways to delay premature action in
the UN. If necessary, your idea to control any resolution
is a good approach. We and the British should work on a
text to have in reserve.
Possible Visit
-- We need to sit down and have a good talk about the postwar
picture in the Middle East, as well as US-European
relations. I would like you to consider coming here,
perhaps toward the end of next month.
We could spend a weekend at Camp David, with some time for
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reflection and relaxation.
--
Think about it, and let me know how you feel about it -- or
Admiral Lanxade can get in touch with Brent.
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ANBARI, WHO SAID IRAQ'S ACCEPTANCE OF REMAINING
RESOLUTIONS WAS CONTAINED IN A LETTER FROM HIS FOREIGN
MINISTER, SAID: "I HAVE REQUESTED A MEETING (WITH THE COUNCIL
PRESIDENT) TO CONVEY TO HIM A NEW DECISION BY THE IRAQI
GOVERNMENT ON THE HIGHEST LEVEL TO ABIDE BY ALL THE
RESOLUTIONS OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL WHICH ARE YET TO BE
IMPLEMENTED."
HE ADDED: "OF COURSE, SOME OF THEM HAVE ALREADY BEEN
IMPLEMENTED, AND WE HAVE COMPLETED OUR WITHDRAWAL FROM KUWAIT.
THE LAST SOLDIER ACTUALLY LEFT KUWAIT AT DAWN TODAY, LOCAL
TIME."
HE COMPLAINED THAT "THE AMERICAN AND OTHER FORCES KEPT
ATTACKING OUR FORCES."
HE SAID HE WOULD LATER ALSO INFORM THE U.N. SECRETARY
GENERAL.
ASKED WHETHER, IN THE EVENT OF A CEASEFIRE, IRAQ WOULD
HALT SCUD MISSILE ATTACKS AGAINST SAUDI ARABIA AND ISRAEL, HE
SAID: "IF THE WAR STOPS, ALL HOSTILITIES WOULD STOP."
PRESSED TO SAY WHETHER THAT INCLUDED ATTACKS ON ISRAEL,
WHICH IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE ANTI-IRAQ COALITION, HE. SAID: "I
SHOULD THINK so, YES."
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[TEXT] UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF LEADER PRESIDENT SADDAM
HUSAYN, A NUMBER OF THE MEMBERS OF THE REVOLUTION COMMAND COUNCIL
[RCC] AND THE REGIONAL COMMAND OF THE ARAB SOCIALIST BA'TH PARTY AS
WELL AS A NUMBER OF STATE OFFICIALS MET TODAY TO DISCUSS THE
POLITICAL SITUATION AND THE STANDS OF OTHER COUNTRIES ON THE
AGGRESSION BY AMERICA, ITS ALLIES, AND ITS AGENTS AGAINST IRAQ.
AMONG THE TOPICS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETING WAS THE ADDRESS BY SOVIET
PRESIDENT MIKHAIL GORBACHEV CONCERNING THE AGGRESSION.
LEADER PRESIDENT SADDAM HUSAYN AND THE CONFEREES PRAISED
PRESIDENT GORBACHEV'S SPEECH ON THE SUBJECT, AND EXPRESSED THE HOPE
THAT THE SOVIET UNION AND THE OTHER FRIENDLY STATES AT THE UN
SECURITY COUNCIL WILL ADOPT PRACTICAL MEASURES TO PREVENT AMERICA
AND ITS ALLIES FROM CONTINUING THEIR ABOMINABLE CRIME AGAINST THE
PEOPLE OF IRAQ AND THEIR ARMED FORCES AND PROPERTY.
LEADER PRESIDENT SADDAM HUSAYN YESTERDAY CHAIRED A MEETING OF THE
RCC THAT WAS ATTENDED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AS
WELL AS THE MINISTER OF CULTURE AND INFORMATION. THE CONFEREES
DISCUSSED THE CURRENT EVENTS AND MADE A DECISION TO SEND A MESSAGE
TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL AND THE UN SECRETARY
GENERAL TO INFORM THEM THAT THE WITHDRAWAL [FROM KUWAIT] HAS BEEN
UNDERTAKEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS
AND THAT WHAT IS NEEDED NOW IS TO STOP THE FIGHTING AND LIFT THE
ECONOMIC BOYCOTT ON IRAQ.
ON THE BASIS OF THAT DECISION, THE FOREIGN MINISTER SENT A
MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL AND THE UN
SECRETARY GENERAL. THE MESSAGE WAS SENT THROUGH THE SOVIET UNION.
IT HAS BEEN HANDED TO THE SOVIET AMBASSADOR IN BAGHDAD.
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[TEXT] FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF THE MESSAGE:
YOUR EXCELLENCY; I HAVE THE HONOR TO NOTIFY YOU THAT THE IRAQI
GOVERNMENT, AS IT ONCE AGAIN REITERATES ITS CONSENT TO FULLY ABIDE
BY UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 660 FOR THE YEAR 1990, THE IRAQI
ARMED FORCES HAVE EMBARKED UPON PULLING OUT TO THE POSITIONS THEY
OCCUPIED PRIOR TO 1 AUGUST 1990. [SENTENCE AS HEARD] HOPEFULLY,
FULL WITHDRAWAL WILL BE FULLY COMPLETED WITHIN THE NEXT FEW HOURS,
ALTHOUGH THE AMERICAN AND OTHER FORCES ARE CONTINUING THEIR ATTACKS
AGAINST THE IRAQI ARMED FORCES IN THE COURSE OF THEIR WITHDRAWAL
PROCESS.
I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT AGREES
TO ABIDE BY RESOLUTIONS NO. 662 FOR THE YEAR 1990 AND RESOLUTION 674
FOR THE YEAR 1990, IF THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL ISSUES A RESOLUTION
PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE CEASE-FIRE AND FOR HALTING ALL LAND, SEA,
AND AIR MILITARY OPERATIONS, AND CONSIDERS AS NONEXISTENT, AND
CONSEQUENTLY NULL AND VOID, ALL THE BASES ON WHICH COUNCIL
RESOLUTIONS 661 FOR THE YEAR 1990, 665 FOR THE YEAR 1990, AND 670
FOR THE YEAR 1990 WERE ADOPTED.
THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT ASSERTS ITS FULL WILLINGNESS, IMMEDIATELY
AFTER A CEASE-FIRE TAKES EFFECT, TO RELEASE THE PRISONERS OF WAR AND
RETURN THEM TO THEIR HOMELANDS WITHIN A VERY SHORT TIME IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE THIRD GENEVA CONVENTION FOR THE YEAR 1949, AND
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED
CROSS.
PLEASE CONVEY THIS MESSAGE TO THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL AT ONCE AND
GUARANTEE ITS DISTRIBUTION AS A COUNCIL DOCUMENT.
PLEASE ACCEPT MY RESPECTS.
[SIGNED] TARIQ 'AZIZ, DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND FOREIGN MINISTER
OF THE IRAQI REPUBLIC
[DATED] 27 FEBRUARY 1991
(ENDALL)
27 FEB 1603Z MKP
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[TEXT] FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF THE MESSAGE:
YOUR EXCELLENCY; I HAVE THE HONOR TO NOTIFY YOU THAT THE IRAQI
GOVERNMENT, AS IT ONCE AGAIN REITERATES ITS CONSENT TO FULLY ABIDE
BY UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 660 FOR THE YEAR 1990, THE IRAQI
ARMED FORCES HAVE EMBARKED UPON PULLING OUT TO THE POSITIONS THEY
OCCUPIED PRIOR TO 1 AUGUST 1990. [SENTENCE AS HEARD] HOPEFULLY,
FULL WITHDRAWAL WILL BE FULLY COMPLETED WITHIN THE NEXT FEW HOURS,
ALTHOUGH THE AMERICAN AND OTHER FORCES ARE CONTINUING THEIR ATTACKS
AGAINST THE IRAQI ARMED FORCES IN THE COURSE OF THEIR WITHDRAWAL
PROCESS.
I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT AGREES
TO ABIDE BY RESOLUTIONS NO. 662 FOR THE YEAR 1990 AND RESOLUTION 674
FOR THE YEAR 1990, IF THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL ISSUES A RESOLUTION
PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE CEASE-FIRE AND FOR HALTING ALL LAND, SEA,
AND AIR MILITARY OPERATIONS, AND CONSIDERS AS NONEXISTENT, AND
CONSEQUENTLY NULL AND VOID, ALL THE BASES ON WHICH COUNCIL
RESOLUTIONS 661 FOR THE YEAR 1990, 665 FOR THE YEAR 1990, AND 670
FOR THE YEAR 1990 WERE ADOPTED.
THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT ASSERTS ITS FULL WILLINGNESS, IMMEDIATELY
AFTER A CEASE-FIRE TAKES EFFECT, TO RELEASE THE PRISONERS OF WAR AND
RETURN THEM TO THEIR HOMELANDS WITHIN A VERY SHORT TIME IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE THIRD GENEVA CONVENTION FOR THE YEAR 1949, AND
CROSS. UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED
PLEASE CONVEY THIS MESSAGE TO THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL AT ONCE AND
GUARANTEE ITS DISTRIBUTION AS A COUNCIL DOCUMENT.
PLEASE ACCEPT MY RESPECTS.
[SIGNED] TARIQ 'AZIZ, DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND FOREIGN MINISTER
OF THE IRAQI REPUBLIC
[DATED] 27 FEBRUARY 1991
(ENDALL)
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[TEXT] FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF THE MESSAGE:
YOUR EXCELLENCY; I HAVE THE HONOR TO NOTIFY YOU THAT THE IRAQI
GOVERNMENT, AS IT ONCE AGAIN REITERATES ITS CONSENT TO FULLY ABIDE
BY UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 660 FOR THE YEAR 1990, THE IRAQI
ARMED FORCES HAVE EMBARKED UPON PULLING OUT TO THE POSITIONS THEY
OCCUPIED PRIOR TO 1 AUGUST 1990. [SENTENCE AS HEARD] HOPEFULLY,
FULL WITHDRAWAL WILL BE FULLY COMPLETED WITHIN THE NEXT FEW HOURS,
ALTHOUGH THE AMERICAN AND OTHER FORCES ARE CONTINUING THEIR ATTACKS
AGAINST THE IRAQI ARMED FORCES IN THE COURSE OF THEIR WITHDRAWAL
PROCESS.
I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT AGREES
TO ABIDE BY RESOLUTIONS NO. 662 FOR THE YEAR 1990 AND RESOLUTION 674
FOR THE YEAR 1990, IF THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL ISSUES A RESOLUTION
PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE CEASE-FIRE AND FOR HALTING ALL LAND, SEA,
AND AIR MILITARY OPERATIONS, AND CONSIDERS AS NONEXISTENT, AND
CONSEQUENTLY NULL AND VOID, ALL THE BASES ON WHICH COUNCIL
RESOLUTIONS 661 FOR THE YEAR 1990, 665 FOR THE YEAR 1990, AND 670
FOR THE YEAR 1990 WERE ADOPTED.
THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT ASSERTS ITS FULL WILLINGNESS, IMMEDIATELY
AFTER A CEASE-FIRE TAKES EFFECT, TO RELEASE THE PRISONERS OF WAR AND
RETURN THEM TO THEIR HOMELANDS WITHIN A VERY SHORT TIME IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE THIRD GENEVA CONVENTION FOR THE YEAR 1949, AND
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED
CROSS.
PLEASE CONVEY THIS MESSAGE TO THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL AT ONCE AND
GUARANTEE ITS DISTRIBUTION AS A COUNCIL DOCUMENT.
PLEASE ACCEPT MY RESPECTS.
[SIGNED] TARIQ 'AZIZ, DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND FOREIGN MINISTER
OF THE IRAQI REPUBLIC
[DATED] 27 FEBRUARY 1991
(ENDALL)
27 FEB 1603Z MKP
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
Internal Transcript
February 27, 1991
REMARKS BY MARLIN FITZWATER
Office of Marlin Fitzwater
MR. FITZWATER: There are conflicting stories about
exactly what Iraq has offered here, or in what form. But we have
been informed that they have offered to the U.N. to meet three of the
specific resolutions. And our response is, first of all, that the
President wants the shooting stopped as soon as militarily possible.
And we note that Iraq has finally accepted three specific
resolutions.
Q
Can you say which three?
MR. FITZWATER: Well, this is unofficial, but
unofficially 660, 662 and 674.
Q
What were the --
MR. FITZWATER: -- 660, 662, 674.
Q Unofficial.
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MR. FITZWATER: I'll go into that later. But they have
also specifically rejected three resolutions: 661, 665 and 667. So
they still have not accepted all the resolutions in terms set forth
by the coalition; all the resolutions and terms as set forth by the
coalition. This is still a conditional offer, and falls far short of
what's necessary.
End of statement.
THE PRESS: Thank you.
END
Q & A's FOR THE MEETING
WITH HISPANIC-AMERICAN MEDIA EXECUTIVES
THE GULF WAR
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE WAY THE PRESS HAS HANDLED THE GULF WAR?
DO YOU WORRY THAT MINORITIES--BLACKS AND HISPANICS--IN THE ARMED
FORCES ARE OVERRREPRESENTED WHEN COMPARED TO THEIR PERCENTAGE IN
AMERICA 8 POPULATION?
SHOULDN T SINGLE PARENTS BE EXEMPT FROM THE GULF WAR?
CUBA, USSR, AND EASTERN EUROPE
SINCE THE SOVIET UNION IS REDUCING AID TO CUBA, ARE YOU LOOKING
FOR A WAY TO TEMPT CASTRO ECONOMICALLY TO MOVE FROM COMMUNISM?
WILL GORBACHEV SURVIVE? AND AFTER THE SOVIET CRACKDOWN IN THE
BALTICS, WHY SHOULD WE WANT HIM TO?
LATIN AMERICA
YESTERDAY YOU MET THE PRESIDENT GAVIRIA OF COLUMBIA, IS HE
SATISFIED WITH THE STATE OF U.S .--COLUMBIA RELATIONS? ARE YOU?
WHAT IS YOUR ASSESSMENT OF PERU'S PRESIDENT FUJIMORI' NEW ANTI-
COCAINE PLAN?
[We are in the negotiation stage. The plan is a step forward for
working with the Peruvians.]
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ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT THE CHOLERA EPIDEMIC IN PERU?
[The Department of State had a travel advisory out for Peru prior
to the epidemic and \another concerning the epidemic has been
issued.
WHAT IS HAPPENING IN NICARAGUA--WHO KILLED EX-CONTRA LEADER
ENRIQUE BERMUDEZ?
[We strongly condemn the brutal assassination of Enrique
Bermudez. Like many Nicaraguans he returned to his country in
hopes of peace. This is a crime against reconciliation. The
Government bf Nicaragua is investigating, and we have expressed
our condolences to the Bermudez family.]
CAN YOU GIVE US A STATUS REPORT ON THE ENTERPRISE FOR THE
AMERICAS INITIATIVE?
1) transmitted yes'day to Congress
2) Need action by congress
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CIVIL RIGHTS & DOMESTIC ISSUES
YOU JUST INTRODUCED YOUR NEW CIVIL RIGHTS PACKAGE, HOW DO
HISPANIC-AMERICANS FARE? CAN WE GET YOU TO CHANGE YOUR MIND
ABOUT QUOTAS?
MANY HISPANICS LACK OR HAVE INSUFFICIENT HEALTH INSURANCE TO FACE
THE RISING COSTS OF HEALTH CARE AND HISPANICS HAVE HIGH NUMBERS
OF CASES OF CATASTROPHIC DISEASES LIKE AIDS AND DIABETES, WHAT IS
YOUR ADMINISTRATION DOING TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE?
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HOW HAVE YOU IMPLEMENTED THE EXECUTIVE ORDER ON EDUCATIONAL
EXCELLENCE FOR HISPANIC-AMERICANS?
[The Order created the Office of the White House Initiative for
Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans, which has been
housed in the Department of Education. The Office is currently
way
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reviewing the impact of the order on policies and programs. The
White House is now reviewing nominations for the 25-member
commission.
THE CENSUS HAS SHOWN THAT A MAJORITY OF AMERICANS LIVE IN URBAN
AREAS AND THAT IN MANY CITIES MINORITIES OUT NUMBER NON-
HISPANIC-WHITES. YOUR 1992 BUDGET PLANS TO TURN OVER MANY URBAN
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO THE STATES, HOW WILL YOU ENSURE THAT THE
CITIES AND THEIR HISPANIC AND OTHER MINORITIES ARE NOT ADVERSELY
AFFECTED?
Most of the nation's Governors were confident that the proposed
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turnover of federal programs to the states would, in fact, be
very helpful because one layer of bureaucratic paperwork would
disappear. My administration will make every possible effort to
ensure that the turnover is smooth and the interest of urbanites
protected. ]
IN THE LAST TEN YEARS THE NUMBER OF HISPANIC-OWNED S&Ls WENT FROM
29 TO 5. IF YOU'RE WILLING TO SPEND OVER A $1 BILLION TO BAILOUT
THE BANK OF NEW ENGLAND, WHY NOT SPEND $10 MILLION IN FEDERAL
big
MONEY TO HELP THESE HISPANIC INSTITUTIONS? AND HOW MUCH WILL
THE S&L BAILOUT COST ANYWAY?
fail
[The S&I Bailout--Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and
Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA) includes provisions
specifically designed to protect the minority-owned
institutions. ]
IMMIGRATION & RELATED ISSUES
INS HAS A HALF-DOZEN CLASS ACTION CHALLENGES TO INS POLICIES
INCLUDING TWO IN CALIFORNIA. BECAUSE THE SUPREME COURT JUST
RULED THAT THE 1986 IMMIGRATION AMNESTY CAN BE CHALLENGED IN
FEDERAL COURT FOR DENIAL OF SUFFICIENT JUDICIAL REVIEW, INSTEAD
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OF CONTINUING TO FIGHT THESE CLAIMS IN COURT, WHY DOESN'T THE INS
JUST REVIEW THESE CASES AGAIN?
[The ruling gave the federal courts jurisdiction for these cases.
We are disappointed, but will abide. Regarding the denial of due
process. Prior to this ruling the INS has recognized the
problems, e.g. lack of translators, interview issues, and is
implementing remedies. As for the half dozen class action suits,
we will continue to pursue them on the merits of the individual
class action suit.]
DO YOU SUPPORT THE EMPLOYER SANCTIONS--HISPANICS PARTICULARLY ARE
HURT BY THESE SANCTIONS AND MANY CITE THEM AS THE COMMUNITY'S
MAJOR CONCERN--IMPOSED BY THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT
OF 1986?
THE CONGRESS IS DRAGGING IT'S FEET ON A PLEBISCITE FOR PUERTO
RICO'S STATEHOOD, OF COURSE, YOU SUPPORT SUCH A REFERENDUM, BUT
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO PERSUADE CONGRESS THAT NOW IS THE TIME FOR
SUCH A VOTE?
ECONOMICS & EMPLOYMENT ISSUES
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS THE NATION'S LARGEST EMPLOYER, WHY
AREN'T MORE HISPANICS WORKING FOR THE GOVERNMENT?
WILL YOUR APPOINTEE TO REPLACE SUSAN ENGELEITER AT THE SMALL
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BE MORE SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF
HISPANIC FIRMS? WILL YOU PROTECT SET ASIDE PROGRAMS?
WHAT IS THE COMMISSION ON MINORITY BUSINESS DOING FOR HISPANICS?
[The 12-member Commission on Minority Business under chairman
Joshua Smith and vice-chairman Abel Quintela includes 4 Hispanics
in addition to the vice-chairman: Maria Elena Torano, Fern
Espino, Alicia Casanova, & Joe Lira. The chairs preparing the
results in an Interim Report of the Commission's hearings in 8
cities--5 which have high concentrations of Hispanic Businesses-
-are Torano & Espino.]
POLITICS
HAVE YOU SENT CONGRATULATIONS TO GLORIA MOLINA? WHAT DO YOU THINK
OF THE ELECTION OF A HISPANIC TO THE LA COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS--THE 1ST IN 115 YEARS?
[It should be remembered that Gloria Molina (Hispanic & Democrat)
won her seat on the LA County Board in a race against Sara Flores
(Hispanic & Republican). Ms. Flores had been slated to run
before a California District Judge ruled that redistricting was
required on the grounds that the existing districts had been
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drawn to disfavor Hispanics. Since the Republican candidate did
not win, there has been no letter.]
WHY DOESN'T THE GOP DO MORE TO ATTRACT HISPANICS? AND WHAT ELSE
CAN HISPANICS DO IN THE GOP?
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
Internal Transcript
February 27, 1991
REMARKS BY MARLIN FITZWATER
Office of Marlin Fitzwater
MR. FITZWATER: There are conflicting stories about
exactly what Iraq has offered here, or in what form. But we have
been informed that they have offered to the U.N. to meet three of the
specific resolutions. And our response is, first of all, that the
President wants the shooting stopped as soon as militarily possible.
And we note that Iraq has finally accepted three specific
resolutions.
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Can you say which three?
MR. FITZWATER: Well, this is unofficial, but
unofficially 660, 662 and 674.
Q
What were the --
MR. FITZWATER: -- 660, 662, 674.
& Unofficial.
670
MR. FITZWATER: I'll go into that later. But they have
also specifically rejected three resolutions: 661, 665 and 667. So
they still have not accepted all the resolutions in terms set forth
by the coalition; all the resolutions and terms as set forth by the
coalition. This is still a conditional offer, and falls far short of
what's necessary.
End of statement.
THE PRESS: Thank you.
END
Wednesday
February 27, 1991
1. Schwarkopf just did the most fascinating, thorough briefing
on CNN
you should have it played back when you have a
minute. It's excellent!
2. Mrs. Bush will be out this evening. You are alone for
dinner. Want to invite Teeter and a few others?
Patty P.
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5:30p.m.
2/27-1700-haass
Draft Oval Office Speech re War End
The liberation of Kuwait is now complete. Iraq's army is
defeated. Kuwait is once more in the hands of Kuwaitis, in
control of their own destiny. We rejoice in their joy, a joy
tempered only by compassion for their ordeal.
This was a great victory, and it is only fitting that credit
goes where credit is due. I want to begin with the tens of
thousands of Americans in uniform who served in a noble cause.
As your commander in chief, I salute you for a job well done.
I hasten to add that this was not simply an American
victory. It was a British victory and a French victory and a
Saudi victory and an Egyptian victory and a victory for countries
too numerous to single out. It was a victory for mankind, for
the rule of law, for what is right and just.
We are ready now to bring this conflict to a close. Iraqi
forces are out of Kuwait. Kuwait's legitimate government is
restored. Our military objectives are met.
I therefore declare that at midnight tonight, just 100 hours
since ground operations commenced, and just six weeks since the
start of Operation Desert Storm, all U.S. and coalition forces
will suspend combat operations.
Pursuant to this decision, I call upon the Iraqi government
to designate military commanders to meet tomorrow with their
coalition counterparts to arrange for the military elements of a
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cease-fire, including the immediate release of all coalition
prisoners-of-war and the remains of any deceased persons. Iraq
will also be required to provide to Kuwaiti authorities all data
on the location and nature of any land and sea mines.
I want to emphasize that this suspension of combat
operations is necessarily contingent upon Iraq's not firing upon
any coalition forces and not launching SCUD missiles against any
other country. If Iraq violates either of these terms, coalition
forces will retaliate against targets of their own choosing.
I want to state for the record that unarmed individual Iraqi
soldiers will be able to leave the theater of operations without
fear of attack. This same pledge does not apply to military
units or to individuals seeking to depart with combat equipment.
I have also asked Secretary of State Baker to request that
the Security Council meet to formulate the necessary political
arrangements for this war to be ended.
The suspension of combat operations I have announced is also
contingent upon Iraq agreeing to the military and political
arrangements that would allow for a formal cease-fire. Iraq must
comply fully with all relevant Security Council resolutions.
This entails agreement to enter into negotiations with Kuwait, a
rescinding of Iraq's August decision to annex Kuwait, the release
of any and all Kuwaiti detainees, and acceptance in principle of
Iraq's responsibility to pay compensation for the loss, damage
and injury its aggression has caused.
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For now, the sanctions put in place by the Security Council
will remain in effect. Together with our coalition partners, and
in consultation with the members of the Security Council, we will
over time consider the status of these sanctions.
I want to say something in this context to the people of
Iraq. At every opportunity I have sought to reassure you that
our quarrel was not with you but instead with your leadership and
above all with Saddam Hussein. This remains the case. The
people of the United States do not view the people of Iraq as an
enemy. We do not seek your destruction. We fought this war
reluctantly, and look forward to the day when Iraq is lead by
people prepared to accept international norms that would permit
normal relations.
I want now to look beyond our victory in war. I want to
talk about securing the peace.
We must go about the challenge of securing the peace mindful
of our principles and interests and above all the unity of the
allied coalition. In the future, as before, we will consult each
step of the way, concerting efforts.
We have done a good deal of thinking and planning for the
post-war period, and Secretary Baker has already begun to consult
with our coalition partners on four key challenges: building
viable regional defense arrangements; controlling the flow of
arms into the region, especially weapons of mass destruction and
the means to deliver them; third, bridging the gap that divides
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Israel from the Arabs and Israelis from Palestinians; and fourth,
creating new opportunities in the economic realm.
There can be and will be no American answer to all these
challenges. We cannot solve the region's problems, much less
impose our preferences. But we can assist and support and be a
catalyst for progress. In this spirit, I have asked Secretary of
State Baker to go to the region next week to continue
consultations.
A great war is now behind us; ahead of us is a potentially
historic peace. This promises to be a great challenge; I am
confident that we have it within us to translate challenge into
opportunity.
Let us give thanks to those who risked their lives; let us
never forget those who gave their lives. Good night, and may God
bless our valiant military forces and the United States of
America.
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WASHINGTON Reuter - The Five permanent members of the
United Nations Security Council agreed=Wednesda that the latest
Iragi proposals to end the Gulf War fell far short of what was
required, a senior State Department official said
The official said the U. N. ambassadors of the United States
the Soviet Union, Britain. France and China agreed that a letter
from Iraqi Foreign Minister Taneq Aziz still contained
conditions for a cease fire.
They agreed SWE need author: tative, uncond: tional
acceptance of all 12 resolutions, the off cial said
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WASHINGTON Reuter The U.S ambassador to Kuwait will
return to his embassy Thursday by which time the Kuwaiti
government is expected to have taken controll of the country a
senior State Department official said Wednesday.
Spokeswoman Margaret Tutwiler said Ambassador Skip Gnehm
would return at the head of a large delegation to reopen the
embassy in Kuwait City.
We are planning to be able to return to our embassy
Ambassador Skip Gnehm as early as tomorrow, she said.
An official said Washington would only send back the
ambassador when it was assured the government to which he was
accredited was also in place.
Tutwiler said Gnehm, who has been staying close to the
Kuwaiti government-in-exile in Taif, Saudi Arabia, had assembled
a team of experts from a variety of different U.S. agencies to
accompany him.
The exact composition of the initial team that will be
going in with the ambassador depends to a certain extent on the
Kuwaiti government having their ministers back and their
government back, she said
The U.S. team would include political, economic, consular,
public affairs and administrative officers.
A separate U.S. task Force was working with military
commanders to restore emergency services while the Engineers
Corps had signed a contract with the Kuwaiti government to
repair transport facilities and infrastructure.
The Agency For International Development had also prepared
contingency plans to deal with emergency civilian needs,
including sanitation, public health, medical care, temporary
shelter and other basic services, Tutwiler said.
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WASHINGTON Reuter - Defense Secretary Dick Cheney said
Wednesday allied forces hope to wrap up the Gulf War in a few
days but that the goal must be to destroy Iraq to offensive
military capability and not just to liberate Kuwait.
He boasted in a speech that the mother of all battles
promised by Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has turned into the
mother of all retreats.
We want to wrap up this operation just as quickly as
possible. We are hopeful that that time is only a matter of a
Few days away, Cheney said in a speech to a Iconvention of the
American Legion.
But even after we ve achieved our military objectives,
even after we ve destroyed (Saddam $) offensive military
capability and expelled his forces From Kuwait, liberated
Kuwait, the world will still be vitally interested in the future
course of events with respect to the kinds of activities and
policies pursued by the government in Baghdad; he said.
Cheney said there were major long-term security arrangements
to be resolved for the Gulf region as well as seeing to it
that Saddam Hussein or whoever is in power in Baghdad does not
use the enormous wealth of Iraq to simply build a brand-new
military machine that once again threatens the peace and
stability of the region.
He summed up these allied war aims -- which appeared to go
beyond those formally endorsed in U.N. resolutions demanding
Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait shortly after Baghdad had
offered to trade its agreement to certain U.N. resolutions for a
cease fire.
The White House quickly made plain that offer did not go far
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enough in the U.S. view and Cheney underscored that.
Because of the need to eliminate Iraq military threat
potential be said, I'm confident that the allied coalition
will be very careful, very deliberate about making any decisions
in terms of lifting (U.N.) sanctions and removing those
requirements that have been imposed by the U.N. Security Council
on Iraq.
Reports from the Front indicated allied forces had driven
virtually all Iraqi occupying forces out of Kuwait but were
engaged in major tank battles with Saddam's elite Republican
Guard inside Iraq in an attempt to smash the backbone of Iraq's
military.
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RIYADH Saudi Arabia, Reuter Allied forces have destroyed
or captured 3 008 enemy tanks and have cut off all escape routes
for Iraq S army, U.S Bulf commander Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf
said Wednesday.
The gates are closed
there are no ways out the told
reporters
He said there had been a very large number of Iraqi dead
and in some locations desertions had been running at up to 30
percent
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Schwarzkopf said U.S. casualties -- 79 clead SO Far in the
six-week-old Gulf Wair had been almost miraculously light.
At one stage, U.S. airborne troops had been within 150 miles
of Baghdad and could have headed undpposed to the Iraqi capital.
There was no one between us and Baghdad, Schwarzkopf
said.
Giving the first detailed briefing of the allied strategy,
he said the Traqis had been fooled into believing a, major
amphibious assault on Kuwait was planned.
Instead, allied units Launched Long-range Flanking thrusts
into the desert of southern Iraq and sent highly-trained special
forces eommandos to act as eyes and ears deep in Iraq
Schwarzkopf said the special forces gathered in telligence;
helped rescue downed allied airmen and under took unspecified
direct action.
He turned bitter when he spoke of retreating Iraqis taking
some 40,000 Kuwaitis with them. There had been unspeakable
atrocities in Kuwait.
The people who did that, they are not part of the human
race, Schwarzkopf said.
He said the allies had initially based their troops directly
south of Kuwait to make the Iraqis think the main assault would
come from there.
Once the Iraqi air force had been neutralized and could no
longer see the allied units, they were moved west where they
outflank Iraq 5 defensive barrier in souther Kuwait.
Schwarzkopf was scathing about Iraqi President Saddam
Hussein's S military ability, saying he was neither a general nor
a soldier and understood nothing of tactics.
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By JOHN PHILLIPS
PARIS (UPI) The French commander in chief, Gen. Maurice Schmitt,
said Wednesday he believed Saddam Hussein ordered Iraqi generals to use
chemical weapons on allied forces but the commanders disobeyed because
they know the end of the war is imminent.
Schmitt also said Iraq's failure to deploy its considerable
helicopter gunship force was also "a mystery to me," suggesting
another section of the Iraqi forces might believe there was no point in
resisting further.
"The Iraqi generals receives the order to use chemical weapons, but
they did not carry it out, he said.
He speculated "they did not want" to use the weapons after Iraqi
troops already had besmirched their image by acts of destruction and
hostage taking in Kuwait, he said.
The general conceded his information about the chemical weapons order
was only a "hypothesis, but said the failure to use such arms meant
the Iraqi generals "know that this is the end of the war.
The general told a briefing that two of the six Republican Guard
units were fleeing to Basra while a third was "destroyed." He said
only 15 of Iraq's 42 divisions are still capable of!resistance.
French and American troops who charged into southeastern had
completed an "encircling maneuver" to cut off the Republican Guard's
line of retreat to Baghdad, he said.
French officials disclosed that two French paratroopers from an elite
special forces unit. Sgt. Yves Schmidtt and Cpl. Mjr. Eric Cordier, were
killed by mines, marking the first deaths among French troops since the
start of the Gulf War.
Seven Americans from a contingent under French command, including two
officers, also died while "neutralizing" the 45th Iraqi Infantry
division, they said.
France-Info Radio reported the two French soldiers from the Commandos
of Deep Search and Action may have been killed Tuesday by anti-personnel
mines dropped by Allied warplanes. But officials said the explosives
were sown by the Iraqi forces.
Twenty five other French soldiers were wounded in the incident, four
of them seriously inluding a lieutenant colonel.
Three French soldiers who were captured by Iraqi troops in November
on the Saudi border and who later were released via the French Embassy
in Baghdad belonged to the CRAP and were originally from the 13th
Dragoon parachutist regiment.
Schmitt said the 18th U.S. Army Corps, to which the 9,000 French
combat troops in the field are attached, cut off the Republican Guard's
route of retreat to Baghdad through an "encircling maneuver" in co-
ordination with the 7th U.S. Army Corps and the British 1st Armored
Brigade.
It was not clear whether French troops were still trying to seize the
strategic city of An Nasiriyeh that lies on the right bank of the
Euphrates rover 240 miles southeast of Baghdad as French media reported
earlier this week.
Pool reports from correspondents with U.S. forces inside Iraq Tuesday
said French forces supported by U.S. artillery captured a key Iraqi
airbase south of Baghdad. The reporters also quoted U.S. officers as
saying the French have moved into a nearby town. Neither location was
identified.
But Schmitt said the French "Daguet" contingent is not camped on
the Euphrates and that an American brigade had been allotted the task of
guarding the right side of the river.
French troops were holding a 150 mile strip of territory northwest of
the main body of allied forces to block an Iraqi counterattack from the
direction of Baghdad, he said.
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WASHINGTON. Reuter -- President Bush sought to reassure
Eastern European nations Wednesday that their development would
not be shunted aside by U.S. preoccupation with the Gulf War
Though the Gulf obviously is flaiming a lot of our
time, we have not lost interest in what going on in Eastern
Europe, Bush told a U.S sponsored conference on the region at
the White House.
He said he delivered that message to Czechoslovakia'
President Vaclav Havel in a long telephone call Tuesday
It wastonly a year ago that Eastern Europe was the darling
of the internationa] community and it was other nations that
were worried of being ignored by the West. But now the Gulf War
has pushed Eastern Europe off the front page and nations there
are worried that their needs will come in second to those OF the
Middle East.
Economic reforms (in Eastern Europe) are largely on track
despite some very difficult challenges, Bush told the
conference, which brought together U.S. corporate, education and
philanthropic leaders with Eastern European officials.
U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary John Robson urged the
conference to set specific goals for educating Eastern European
nations about economics and company management.
The three year goals included training at least 50, 000
managers workers and entrepréneuers and exposing at least 10
million Eastern European citizens to television and other media
prógrams that explain how a free market economy works.
The challenges that these countries face as they
Fundamentally restructure thei economies are enormous,
Bush
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^Associated Press Writer=
WASHINGTON (AP) - The chairman of the House Banking Committee
today accused the Bush administration of `mugging'` legislation
reforming the government's savings and loan bailout and providing
billions of additional taxpayer dollars to the program.
Officials from the Treasury Department and Oversight Board-of-
the Resolution Trust Corp. packed the hearing room and roamed the
hallways with a single one-note message, said Rep. Henry B.
Gonzalez, D-Texas. These lobbyists passed the word early that
Republicans on the committee would vote lock-step against the bill
if reforms were adopted.
The bill was 'mugged by administration lobbyists'' to block the
reforms, he sid in a news release handed to reporters at the start
of a panel hearing with Treasury Secretary Nicholas F. Brady.
Brady, during a break in the hearing, did not directly reply to
Gonzalez' accusation, but told reporters he expected Congress would
enact S&L funding ``in the next couple of days.'
'This country has a solemn obligation to pay off insured
depositors and what we have to do is get legislation to do that.
I'm sure Congress will do that, he said.
In the past, he has warned that the bailout program could run
out of money as early as this week if more wasn't provided. Any
delays will only drive up the cost to taxpayers, he has said.
The committee on Tuesday rejected a bill that would have
authorized $20 billion for the bailout immediately. The 31-19 vote
came at the end of a 10-hour session in which several amendments
were added to the legislation.
Gonzalez said today he was looking for other ways to move the
bill. He said passage of a Senate version likely would speed House
action. But he warned House leaders that attempting to move the
bill on the House floor without giving his panel another
opportunity to shape it would be unwise.
If you don't resolve it on this level, you go to the House
floor and you have a bloodletting, he said.
The Senate version would give the corporation $30 billion to
continue paying off depositors in failed S&Ls over the next seven
months. Several amendments similar to those considered by the House
committee are expected in the Senate.
The defeated House version would have allowed an extra $10
billion only if President Bush proposed a way to pay for it and any
new bailout grants in the future.
The $30. billion would raise to $80 billion the amount of
taxpayer money earmarked since 1989 for the corporation, which is
shutting down. failed S&Ls and repaying depositors.
The agency is spending an additional $100 billion, which it is
borrowing on its own, to buy assets of the failed institutions.
That money is supposed to be repaid when those assets are sold by
the corporation.
The biggest fight in the House committee preceded adoption of an
amendment by Reps. Joseph Kennedy, D-Mass., and Jim Slattery,
D-Kan. It would require the administration to find a way to pay for
the bailout without adding to the budget deficit.
The time has come) for our government to stop hiding the costs
of unpopular programs from the American people, Kennedy said.
The plain purpose of the Kennedy-Slattery amendment is to
require the administration to come up with a tax increase,'
protested Rep. Chalmers Wylie of Ohio, senior Republican on the
committee.
Rep. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., told backers: ``If you think this
amendment is going to force George Bush to say he's for taxing the
rich, forget it. Instead, Schumer said, Bush would simply endorse
deep reductions in spending for housing, education and other social
programs.
The committee approved an amendment by Rep. Paul Kanjorski,
D-Pa., that could require some states to pay a bigger share of the
bailout cost, which is estimated as high as $500 billion. The
target of that amendment was Texas, which has had far more than its
share of S&L failures.
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I AM ESPECIALLY PLEASED TO SEE MR. HURD AND TO
CONTINUE THE INTENSIVE CONSULTATIONS BETWEEN US.
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IT APPEARS THAT THE MAGNITUDE OF THE DEFEAT OF
THE IRAQI ARMY IS BEGINNING TO BE UNDERSTOOD
IN BAGHDAD.
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UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, IF SADDAM HUSSEIN
IS A TRUE IRAQI PATRIOT AND GENUINELY CARES
FOR THE IRAQI PEOPLE, HE SHOULD NOW STEP
ASIDE, THEREBY GIVING HIS PEOPLE PEACE AND
OPENING THE WAY FOR THEM TO BEGIN REBUILDING
THEIR COUNTRY AND AGAIN BECOMING A MEMBER OF
THE FAMILY OF NATIONS.
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OVAL OFFICE ADDRESS
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 TEMPERED ONLY BY
OUR COMPASSION FOR THEIR ORDEAL.
TONIGHT, THE KUWAITI FLAG ONCE AGAIN FLIES ABOVE
THE CAPITAL OF A FREE AND SOVEREIGN NATION. AND THE
AMERICAN FLAG FLIES ABOVE OUR EMBASSY.
SEVEN MONTHS AGO, AMERICA AND THE WORLD DREW A LINE
IN THE SAND WE DECLARED THAT THE AGGRESSION AGAINST
KUWAIT WOULD NOT STAND. AND TONIGHT, AMERICA AND THE
WORLD HAVE KEPT THEIR WORD.
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THIS IS NOT A TIME OF EUPHORIA, CERTAINLY NOT A
TIME TO GLOAT. BUT IT IS A TIME OF PRIDE -- PRIDE IN
OUR TROOPS, PRIDE IN THE FRIENDS WHO STOOD WITH US IN
THE CRISIS, PRIDE IN OUR NATION AND THE PEOPLE WHOSE
STRENGTH AND RESOLVE MADE VICTORY QUICK, DECISIVE AND
JUST. AND SOON WE WILL OPEN WIDE OUR ARMS TO WELCOME
BACK HOME TO AMERICA OUR MAGNIFICENT FIGHTING FORCES.
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NO ONE COUNTRY CAN CLAIM THIS VICTORY AS ITS OWN.
IT WAS NOT ONLY A VICTORY FOR KUWAIT, BUT A VICTORY FOR
ALL THE COALITION PARTNERS. THIS IS A VICTORY FOR THE
UNITED NATIONS, FOR ALL MANKIND,
...
FOR THE RULE OF
LAW, AND FOR WHAT IS RIGHT.
AFTER CONSULTING WITH SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHENEY,
THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF GENERAL
I am pleased to annome
POWELL, AND OUR COALITION PARTNERS
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AT MIDNIGHT
EST.
TONIGHT, EXACTLY 100 HOURS SINCE GROUND OPERATIONS
AND
COMMENCED, SIX WEEKS SINCE THE START OF OPERATION
DESERT STORM, ALL U.S. AND COALITION FORCES WILL
SUSPEND OFFENSIVE COMBAT OPERATIONS.
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IT IS UP TO IRAO WHETHER THIS SUSPENSION ON THE
PART OF THE COALITION BECOMES A PERMANENT CEASE-FIRE.
COALITION POLITICAL AND MILITARY TERMS FOR A FORMAL
CEASE-FIRE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
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IRAQ MUST RELEASE IMMEDIATELY ALL COALITION
PRISONERS-OF-WAR, THIRD-COUNTRY NATIONALS, AND THE
REMAINS OF ALL WHO HAVE-FALLEN.IRA MUST RELEASE ALL
KUWAITI DETAINEES. IRAQ ALSO MUST INFORM KUWAITI
AUTHORITIES OF THE LOCATION AND NATURE OF ALL LAND AND
SEA MINES. IRAQ MUST COMPLY FULLY WITH ALL RELEVANT
UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS. THIS
INCLUDES A RESCINDING OF IRAQ S AUGUST DECISION TO
ANNEX KUWAIT, AND ACCEPTANCE IN PRINCIPLE OF IRAQ'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY COMPENSATION FOR THE LOSS, DAMAGE
AND INJURY ITS AGGRESSION HAS CAUSED.
THE COALITION CALLS UPON THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT TO
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DESIGNATE MILITARY COMMANDERS TO MEET WITHIN 48 HOURS
WITH THEIR COALITION COUNTERPARTS AT A PLACE IN THE
THEATER OF OPERATIONS TO BE SPECIFIED, TO ARRANGE FOR
MILITARY ASPECTS OF THE CEASE-FIRE. IRAQ SHOULD
DESIGNATE POLITICAL REPRESENTATIVES TO MEET WITH
SECRETARY OF STATE BAKER AND COALITION COUNTERPARTS TO
DEAL WITH THE POLITICAL ASPECTS OF THE CEASE FIRE.
OF STATE
FURTHER, I HAVE ASKED SECRETARY BAKER TO REQUEST THAT
THE U.N. SECURITY COUNCIL MEET TO FORMULATE THE
NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS FOR THIS WAR TO BE ENDED.
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THIS SUSPENSION OF OFFENSIVE COMBAT OPERATIONS IS
CONTINGENT UPON IRAQ'S NOT FIRING UPON ANY COALITION
FORCES AND NOT LAUNCHING SCUD MISSILES AGAINST ANY
OTHER COUNTRY. IF IRAQ VIOLATES THESE TERMS, COALITION
FORCES WILL BE FREE TO RESUME MILITARY OPERATIONS.
AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY I HAVE SAID TO THE PEOPLE OF
IRAQ THAT OUR QUARREL WAS NOT WITH THEM BUT INSTEAD
WITH THEIR LEADERSHIP AND ABOVE ALL WITH SADDAM
HUSSEIN. THIS REMAINS THE CASE. YOU, THE PEOPLE OF
IRAQ ARE NOT OUR ENEMY. WE DO NOT SEEK YOUR
YOUR
DESTRUCTION. WE HAVE TREATED
P.O.W.'S WITH
KINDNESS. COALITION FORCES FOUGHT THIS WAR ONLY AS A
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LAST RESORT, AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE DAY WHEN IRAQ IS
LEAD BY PEOPLE PREPARED TO LIVE IN PEACE WITH THEIR
NEIGHBORS.
WE MUST NOW BEGIN TO LOOK BEYOND VICTORY IN WAR.
WE MUST MEET THE CHALLENGE OF SECURING THE PEACE; IN
THE FUTURE, AS BEFORE, WE WILL CONSULT WITH OUR
COALITION PARTNERS.
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WE HAVE ALREADY DONE A GOOD DEAL OF THINKING AND
PLANNING FOR THE POST-WAR PERIOD, AND SECRETARY BAKER
HAS ALREADY BEGUN TO CONSULT WITH OUR COALITION
PARTNERS ON THE REGION'S CHALLENGES. THERE CAN BE AND
WILL BE NO SOLELY AMERICAN ANSWER TO ALL THESE
CHALLENGES. BUT WE CAN ASSIST AND SUPPORT THE
COUNTRIES OF THE REGION AND BE A CATALYST FOR PEACE.
IN THIS SPIRIT, SECRETARY BAKER WILL GO TO THE REGION
NEXT WEEK TO BEGIN A NEW ROUND OF CONSULTATIONS.
THIS WAR IS NOW BEHIND US; AHEAD OF US IS THE
DIFFICULT TASK OF SECURING A POTENTIALLY HISTORIC
PEACE. TONIGHT, THOUGH, LET US BE PROUD OF WHAT WE
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HAVE ACCOMPLISHED. LET US GIVE THANKS TO THOSE WHO
RISKED THEIR LIVES; LET US NEVER FORGET THOSE WHO GAVE
THEIR LIVES. MAY GOD BLESS OUR VALIANT MILITARY FORCES
AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND LET US ALL REMEMBER THEM IN OUR
PRAYERS. GOOD NIGHT, AND MAY GOD BLESS THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA.
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CONFIDENTIAL
POINTS TO BE MADE FOR
TELEPHONE CALL TO PRESIDENT MITTERRAND
(February 27)
The War
The war is going well. I hear good things about the
performance of your troops. I cannot recall a better
example of cooperation between our two countries.
--
Although most of the Iraqi forces are retreating, they are
not laying down their arms. Some of their units appear to
be maneuvering for better positions. Others are standing
fast and fighting. I think we both agree on the need to
continue operations with no letup.
--
We are not under much pressure at the moment in the Security
Council since the Soviets agree Saddam must first accept all
12 UN resolutions. In any event, we need to delay any
ceasefire until the military situation is right.
--
Our experts can work on ways to delay premature action in
the UN. If necessary, your idea to control any resolution
is a good approach. We and the British should work on a
text to have in reserve.
Possible Visit
--
We need to sit down and have a good talk about the postwar
picture in the Middle East, as well as US-European
relations. I would like you to consider coming here,
perhaps toward the end of next month.
-- We could spend a weekend at Camp David, with some time for
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reflection and relaxation.
--
Think about it, and let me know how you feel about it -- or
Admiral Lanxade can get in touch with Brent.
CONFIDENTIAL
Draft Oval Office Speech re War End
2/27-1700-haass Draft gave bs.ox
The liberation of Kuwait is now complete. Iraq's army is
defeated. Kuwait is once more in the hands of Kuwaitis, in
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control of their own destiny. We rejoice in their joy, a joy
tempered only by compassion for their ordeal.
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This was a great victory, and it is only fitting that credit
goes where credit is due. I want to begin with the tens of
thousands of Americans in uniform who served in a noble cause.
As your commander in chief, I salute you for a job well done.
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I hasten to add that this was not simply an American
victory. It was a British victory and a French victory and a
Saudi victory and an Egyptian victory and a victory for countries
too numerous to single out. It was a victory for mankind, for
the rule of law, for what is right and just.
We are ready now to bring this conflict to a close. Iraqi
forces are out of Kuwait. Kuwait's legitimate government is
restored. Our military objectives are met.
I therefore declare that at midnight tonight, just 100 hours
since ground operations commenced, and just six weeks since the
start of Operation Desert Storm, all U.S. and coalition forces
will suspend combat operations.
Pursuant to this decision, I call upon the Iraqi government
to designate military commanders to meet tomorrow with their
coalition counterparts to arrange for the military elements of a
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cease-fire, including the immediate release of all coalition
prisoners-qf-war and the remains of any deceased persons. Iraq
will also be required to provide to Kuwaith authorities all data
on the location and nature of any land and sea mines. and ah
E want to emphasize that this suspension of combat
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operations is necessarily contingent upon Iraq's not firing upon
any coalition forces and not launching SCUD missiles against any
other country. If Iraq violates either of these terms, coalition
forces will retaliate against targets of their own choosing.
I want to state for the record that Gnarmed individual Iraqi
soldiers will be able to leave the theater of operations without
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fear of attack. This same pledge does not apply to military
units or to individuals seeking to depart with combat equipment.
I have also asked Secretary of State Baker to request that
the Security Council meet to formulate the necessary political
arrangements for this war to be ended (finally)
The suspension of combat operations I have announced is also
contingent upon Iraq agreeing to the military and political
arrangements that would allow for a formal cease-fire. Iraq must
comply fully with all relevant Security Council resolutions.
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This entails agreement to enter into negotiations with Kuwait
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rescinding of Iraq/ S August decision to annex Kuwait, the release
of any and all Kuwaiti detainees, and acceptance in principle of
Iraq's responsibility to pay compensation for the loss, damage
and injury its aggression has caused.
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For now, the sanctions put in place by the Security Council
will remain in effect. Together with our coalition partners, and
in consultation with the members of the Security Council, we will
over time consider the status of these sanctions.
I want to say something in this context to the people of
Iraq. At every opportunity I have sought to reassure you that
our quarrel was not with you but instead with your Feadership and
above all with Saddam Hussein. This remains the case. The
people of the United States do not view the people of Iraq as an
we have 7 reated your POU's write kindness
enemy. We do not seek your destruction We fought this war
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reluctantly, and WV look forward to the day when Iraq is lead by
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time perceiving with the
people prepared to accept international norms that would permit
normal relations.
I want now to look beyond our victory in war. I want to
talk about securing the peace.
We must go about the challenge of securing the peace mindful
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of our principles and interests and above all the unity of the
what wean
allied coalition. In the future, as before, we will consult each
step of the way, concerting 37 efforts.
We have done a good deal of thinking and planning for the
post-war period, and Secretary Baker has already begun to consult
with our coalition partners on four key challenges: building
viable regional defense arrangements; controlling the flow of
arms into the region, especially weapons of mass destruction and
the means to deliver them; third, bridging the gap that divides
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Israel from the Arabs and Israelis from Palestinians; and fourth,
creating new opportunities in the economic realm.
There can be and will be no American answer to all these
challenges. We cannot solve the region's problems, much less
impose our preferences. But we can assist and support and be a
catalyst for progress. In this spirit, I have asked Secretary of
State Baker to go to the region next week to continue
consultations.
A great war is now behind us; ahead of us is a potentially
historic peace. This promises to be a great challenge; I am
confident that we have it within us to translate challenge into
opportunity.
Let us give thanks to those who risked their lives; let us
never forget those who gave their lives. Good night, and may God
bless our valiant military forces and the United States of
America.
2/27-1915-haass
Kuwait is HOW liberated. Iraq's army is defeated. Our
military objectives are met. Kuwait is once more in the hands of
share
Kuwaitis, in control of their own destiny. We rejoice in their
joy, a joy tempered only by our compassion for their ordeal.
Tonight, the Kuwaiti flag once again flies above the capital
of a free and sovereign nation. And the American flag flies
above our embassy, ready to receive our ambassador and his staff.
Seven months ago, America and the world drew a line in the
sand. We declared that the aggression against Kuwait would not
stand. And tonight America and the world have kept their word.
Tonight is not a time of euphoria, certainly not a time to
gloat But it is a time of pride--pride in our troops, pride in
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the friends who stood with us in the crisis, pride in our nation
and the people whose strength and resolve made victory quick,
decisive and just. And soon we will open wide our arms to
welcome home to America our magnificent fighting forces.
No one country can claim this victory as its own. It was
not only a victory for Kuwait, it was a victory for the Saudis
and the British; the Egyptians and the French. It was a victory
for countries too numerous to single out. This is a victory for
as
United Nation
mankind, for the rule of law, for what is right.
After consulting with Secretary of Defense Cheney and the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Powell, I there fore
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have directed that at midnight tonight, 1 100 hours since ground
operations commenced, and six weeks since the start of Operation
Desert Storm, all U.S. and coalition forces will suspend
offensive combat operations.
It is up to Iraq whether this suspension on the part of the
coalition becomes a permanent cease-fire. Coalition political
and military terms for a formal cease-fire include the following.
requirements
Iraq must rélease immediately all coalition prisoners-of-war
thurd county National
and the remains of all'who have fallen. Iraq must release all
Kuwaiti detainees Iraq also must inform Kuwaiti authorities of
the location and nature of all land and sea mines. Iraq must
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comply fully with all relevant United Nations Security Council
resolutions. This includes agreement to enter into negotiations
with Kuwait to resolve their differences, a rescinding of Iraq's
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August decision to annex Kuwait, and acceptance in principle of
Iraq's responsibility to pay compensation for the loss, damage
and injury its aggression has caused.
The coalition salls upon the Iraqi government to designate
military commanders to meet within 48 hours with their coalition
at a place in the theetre of open
counterparts A to arrange for the political and military aspects of
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a cease-fire I have asked Secretary of State Baker to request
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that the Security Council meet to formulate the necessary
political arrangements for this war to be ended.
This suspension of offensive combat operations is contingent
upon Iraq' not firing upon any coalition forces and not
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launching SCUD missiles against any other country. If Iraq
violates these terms, coalition forces will be free to resume
military operations.
said to
At every opportunity I have sought to reassure the people of
Iraq that our quarrel was not with you but instead with your
leadership and above all with Saddam Hussein. This remains the
the
case. The people of Iraq are not our enemy. We do not seek your
destruction. We have treated your POWs with kindness. Coalition
Only as alast resort
forces fought this war reluctantly, and look forward to the day
when Irag is lead by people prepared to live in peace with their
neighbors.
We must now begin to look beyond victory in war. We must
meet the challenge of securing the peace; in the future, as
before, we will consult each step of the way with our coalition
partners and act in concert.
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We have done a good deal of thinking and planning for the
post-war period, and Secretary Baker has already begun to consult
with our coalition partners on the region' challenges. There
can be and will be no solely American answer to all these
challenges But we can assist and support the countries of the
region and be a catalyst for peace. In this spirit, Secretary of
State Baker will go to the region next week to begin a new round
of consultations
This war is now behind us; ahead of us is a potentially
historic peace Tonight, though, let us be proud of what we have
accomplished. Let us give thanks to those who risked their
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lives; let us never forget those who gave their lives. Good
night, and may God bless our valiant military forces and their
families, and may God bless the United States of America.
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[SPEECH BY PRESIDENT SADDAM HUSAYN ON 24 FEBRUARY; PLACE NOT
SPECIFIED- LIVE OR RECORDED]
[TEXT] IN THE NAME OF GOD, THE MERCIFUL, THE COMPASSIONATE. O
GREAT PEOPLE; O STALWART MEN IN THE FORCES OF JIHAD AND FAITH,
GLORIOUS MEN OF THE MOTHER OF BATTLES; O ZEALOUS, FAITHFUL, AND
SINCERE PEOPLE IN OUR GLORIOUS NATIONS, AND AMONG ALL MUSLIMS AND
ALL VIRTUOUS PEOPLE IN THE WORLD; 0 GLORIOUS IRAQI WOMEN:: IN SUCH
CIRCUMSTANCES AND TIMES, IT IS DIFFICULT TO TALK ABOUT ALL THAT
WHICH SHOULD BE TALKED ABOUT, AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO RECALL ALL THAT
WHICH HAS TO BE RECALLED. DESPITE THIS, WE HAVE TO REMIND OF WHAT
HAS TO BE REMINDED OF, AND SAY PART PRINCIPAL PART--OF WHAT
SHOULD BE SAID.
WE START BY SAYING THAT ON THIS DAY, OUR VALIANT ARMED FORCES
WILL COMPLETE THEIR WITHDRAWAL FROM KUWAIT. AND, ON THIS DAY, OUR
FIGHT AGAINST AGGRESSION AND THE RANKS OF INFIDELITY, JOINED IN AN
UGLY COALITION COMPRISING 30 COUNTRIES, WHICH OFFICIALLY ENTERED WAR
AGAINST US UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA--OUR
FIGHT AGAINST THEM WOULD HAVE LASTED FROM THE FIRST MONTH OF THIS
YEAR, STARTING WITH THE NIGHT OF 16-17 [JANUARY], UNTIL THIS MOMENT
IN THE CURRENT MONTH, FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR; IT WAS AN EPIC DUEL
WHICH LASTED FOR TWO MONTHS, WHICH CAME TO CLEARLY CONFIRM A LESSON
THAT GOD HAS WANTED AS A PRELUDE OF FAITH, IMPREGNABILITY, AND
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CAPABILITY FOR THE FAITHFUL, AND A PRELUDE OF AN (?ABYSS), WEAKNESS,
AND HUMILIATION WHICH GOD ALMIGHTY HAS WANTED FOR THE INFIDELS, THE
CRIMINALS,, THE TRAITORS, THE CORRUPT, AND THE DEVIATORS.
TO BE ADDED TO THIS TIME, IS THE TIME OF THE MILITARY AND NON-
MILITARY DUEL, INCLUDING THE MILITARY AND THE ECONOMIC BLOCKADE,
WHICH WAS IMPOSED ON IRAQ AND WHICH LASTED THROUGHOUT 1990 UNTIL
TODAY, AND UNTIL THE TIME GOD ALMIGHTY WISHES IT TO LAST.
BEFORE THAT, THE DUEL LASTED, IN OTHER FORMS, FOR YEARS BEFORE
THIS PERIOD OF TIME. IT WAS AN EPIC STRUGGLE BETWEEN RIGHT AND
WRONG; WE HAVE TALKED ABOUT THIS IN DETAIL ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS.
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[TEXT] IT GAVE DEPTH TO THE AGE OF THE SHOWDOWN FOR THE YEAR
1990, AND THE ALREADY ELAPSED PART OF THE YEAR 1991.
HENCE, WE DO NOT FORGET, BECAUSE WE WILL NOT FORGET THIS GREAT
STRUGGLING SPIRIT, BY WHICH MEN OF GREAT FAITH STORMED THE
FORTIFICATIONS AND THE WEAPONS OF DECEPTION AND THE CROESUS'
[KUWAITI RULERS] TREACHERY ON THE HONORABLE DAY OF THE CALL. THEY
DID WHAT THEY DID WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF LEGITIMATE DETERRENCE AND
GREAT PRINCIPLED ACTION.
ALL THAT WE HAVE GONE THROUGH OR DECIDED WITHIN ITS
CIRCUMSTANCES, OBEYING GOD'S WILL AND CHOOSING A POSITION OF FAITH
AND CHIVALRY IS A RECORD OF HONOR, THE SIGNIFICANCE OF WHICH WILL
NOT BE MISSED BY THE PEOPLE AND NATION AND THE VALUES OF ISLAM AND
HUMANITY. THEIR DAYS WILL CONTINUE TO BE GLORIOUS AND THEIR PAST
AND FUTURE WILL CONTINUE TO RELATE THE STORY OF A FAITHFUL, JEALOUS,
AND PATIENT PEOPLE WHO BELIEVED IN THE WILL OF GOD AND IN THE VALUES
AND STANDS ACCEPTED BY THE ALMIGHTY FOR THE ARAB NATION IN ITS
LEADING ROLE AND FOR THE ISLAMIC NATION IN THE ESSENTIALS OF ITS
TRUE FAITH AND HOW THEY SHOULD BE. THESE VALUES- WHICH HAD THEIR
EFFECT IN ALL THOSE SITUATIONS, OFFERED THE SACRIFICES THEY HAD
OFFERED IN THE STRUGGLE, AND SYMBOLIZED THE DEPTH OF THE FAITHFUL
CHARACTER IN IRAQ--WILL CONTINUE TO LEAVE THEIR EFFECTS ON THE
SOULS. THEY WILL CONTINUE TO REAP THEIR HARVEST, NOT ONLY IN TERMS
OF DIRECT TARGETS REPRESENTED IN THE SLOGANS OF THEIR AGE--WHETHER
IN THE CONFLICT BETWEEN THE OPPRESSED POOR AND THE UNJUST AND
OPPORTUNIST RICH, OR BETWEEN FAITH AND BLASPHEMY, OR BETWEEN
INJUSTICE, DECEPTION, AND TREACHERY ON THE ONE HAND AND FAIRNESS,
JUSTICE, HONESTY, AND LOYALTY ON THE OTHER--BUT ALSO THE INDIRECT
TARGETS AS WELL. THIS WILL SHAKE THE OPPOSITE RANKS AND CAUSE THEM
TO COLLAPSE AFTER EVERYTHING HAS BECOME CLEAR. THIS WILL ALSO ADD
FAITH TO THE FAITHFUL NOW THAT THE MINDS AND EYES HAVE BEEN OPENED
AND THE HEARTS ARE LONGING FOR WHAT THE PRINCIPLES, VALUES, AND
STANCES SHOULD LONG FOR OR AND BELONG TO.
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[TEXT] THE STAGE THAT PRECEDED THE GREAT DAY OF THE CALL ON 2
AUGUST 1990, HAD ITS OWN STANDARDS, INCLUDING DEALING WITH WHAT IS
FAMILIAR AND INHERITED DURING THE BAD TIMES, WHETHER ON THE LEVEL OF
RELATIONS BETWEEN THE RULER AND THE RULED, OR BETWEEN THE LEADER AND
THE PEOPLE HE LEADS. THE RELATIONS BETWEEN THE FOREIGNERS AMONG THE
RANKS OF INFIDELITY AND OPPRESSION AND AMONG THE REGION'S STATES AND
THE WORLD HAD THEIR OWN STANDARDS, EFFECTS, AND PRIVILEGES THAT WERE
CREATED BY THE ARAB HOMELAND'S CIRCUMSTANCES, AND WHICH WERE
FACILITATED BY PROPAGANDA, WHICH NO ONE COULD EXPOSE MORE THAN IT
HAS NOW BEEN EXPOSED. THE CONFLICT WAS EXACERBATED BY THE VACUUM
THAT WAS CREATED BY THE WEAKNESS OF ONE OF THE TWO POLES THAT USED
TO REPRESENT THE TWO OPPOSITE LINES IN THE WORLD. HOWEVER, AFTER
THE 2D OF AUGUST 1990, NEW CONCEPTS AND STANDARDS WERE CREATED. THIS
WAS PRECEDED BY A NEW OUTLOOK IN ALL WALKS OF LIFE, IN RELATIONS
AMONG PEOPLES, RELATIONS AMONG STATES, AND THE RELATIONS BETWEEN THE
RULER AND THE RULED, AND BY STANDARDS OF FAITH AND POSITIONS;
PATRIOTISM, PAN-ARABISM, AND HUMANITARIANISM; JIHAD, FAITH, ISLAM,
FEAR AND NON-FEAR; RESTLESSNESS AND TRANQUILITY; MANHOOD AND ITS
OPPOSITE; STRUGGLE, JIHAD, AND SACRIFICE; AND READINESS TO DO GOOD
THINGS AND THEIR OPPOSITE.
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[TEXT] WHEN NEW MEASURES SPRING FORTH AND THE FAMILIAR, FAILED,
TRAITOROUS, SUBSERVIENT, AND CORRUPT [PEOPLE], AND TYRANTS ARE
REJECTED, THEN THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE CULTIVATION OF THE PURE SOIL
WILL INCREASE IN ITS SCOPE, AND THE SEEDS OF THIS PLANT WILL TAKE
ROOT DEEP IN THE GOOD LAND, PRIMARILY, THE LAND OF THE ARABS, THE
LAND OF THE REVELATION AND THE MESSAGES, AND THE LAND OF PROPHETS.
GOD SAYS: "LIKE A GOODLY TREE, WHOSE ROOT IS FIRMLY FIXED, AND ITS
BRANCHES REACH TO THE HEAVENS. IT BRINGS FORTH ITS FRUIT AT ALL
TIMES, BY THE LEAVE OF ITS LORD" [KORANIC VERSES]
THEN, EVERYTHING WILL BECOME POSSIBLE ON THE ROAD OF GOODNESS AND
HAPPINESS THAT IS NOT DEFILED BY THE FEET OF THE INVADERS NOR BY
THEIR EVIL WILL OR THE CORRUPTION OF THE CORRUPT AMONG THOSE WHO
HAVE BEEN CORRUPTED, AND WHO SPREAD CORRUPTION IN THE LAND OF THE
ARABS. MOREOVER, THE FORCES OF PLOTTING AND TREACHERY WILL BE
DEFEATED FOR GOOD. GOOD PEOPLE AND THOSE WHO ARE DISTINGUISHED BY
THEIR FAITH AND BY THEIR FAITHFUL, HONORABLE STANDS OF JIHAD WILL
BECOME THE REAL LEADERS OF THE GATHERING OF THE FAITHFUL EVERYWHERE
ON EARTH, AND THE GATHERING OF CORRUPTION, FALSEHOOD, HYPOCRISY, AND
INFIDELITY WILL BE DEFEATED AND MEET THE VILEST FATE. THE EARTH
WILL BE INHERITED, AT GOD'S ORDER, BY HIS RIGHTEOUS SLAVES. "FOR THE
EARTH IS GOD'S, TO GIVE AS A HERITAGE TO SUCH OF HIS SERVANTS AS HE
PLEASETH; AND THE END IS BEST FOR THE RIGHTEOUS." [KORANIC VERSES]
WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE NEAR OBJECTIVES WILL NOT ONLY BE WITHIN
REACH, AVAILABLE AND POSSIBLE, BUT ALSO THE DOORS WILL BE OPEN
WITHOUT ANY HINDRANCE WHICH MIGHT PREVENT THE ACHIEVEMENT OF ALL THE
GREATER, REMOTER AND MORE COMPREHENSIVE OBJECTIVES, TO THE ARABS,
MUSLIMS, AND HUMANITY AT LARGE.
THEN, ALSO, IT WILL BE CLEAR THAT THE HARVEST DOES NOT PRECEDE
THE SEEDING, AND THAT THE THRESHING FLOOR AND THE YIELD ARE THE
OUTCOME OF A SUCCESSFUL SEEDING AND A SUCCESSFUL HARVEST.
THE HARVEST IN THE MOTHER OF BATTLES HAS SUCCEEDED. AFTER WE
HAVE HARVESTED WHAT WE HAVE HARVESTED, THE GREATER HARVEST AND ITS
YIELD WILL BE IN THE TIME TO COME, AND IT WILL BE MUCH GREATER THAN
WHAT WE HAVE AT PRESENT, IN SPITE OF WHAT WE HAVE AT PRESENT IN
TERMS OF THE VICTORY, DIGNITY, AND GLORY THAT WAS BASED ON THE
SACRIFICES OF A DEEP FAITH WHICH IS GENEROUS WITHOUT ANY HESITATION
OR FEAR. IT IS BY VIRTUE OF THIS FAITH THAT GOD HAS BESTOWED
DIGNITY UPON THE IRAQI MUJAHIDIN, AND UPON ALL THE DEPTH OF THIS
COURSE OF JIHAD AT THE LEVEL OF THE ARAB HOMELAND AND AT THE LEVEL
OF ALL THOSE MEN WHOM GOD HAS CHOSEN TO BE GIVEN THE HONOR OF
ALLEGIANCE, GUIDANCE, AND HONORABLE POSITION, UNTIL HE DECLARES THAT
THE CONFLICT HAS STOPPED, OR AMENDS ITS DIRECTIONS AND COURSE AND
THE POSITIONS IN A MANNER WHICH WOULD PLEASE THE FAITHFUL AND
INCREASE THEIR DIGNITY.
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[TEXT] O VALIANT IRAQI MEN, O GLORIOUS IRAQI WOMEN. KUWAIT IS
suggests
// Claim remains.
withdrawal
PART OF YOUR COUNTRY AND WAS CARVED FROM IT IN THE PAST.
is
CIRCUMSTANCES TODAY HAVE WILLED THAT IT REMAIN IN THE STATE IN WHICH
only tactical
that their
IT WILL REMAIN AFTER THE WITHDRAWAL OF OUR STRUGGLING FORCES FROM
IT. IT HURTS YOU THAT THIS SHOULD HAPPEN.
WE REJOICED ON THE DAY OF THE CALL WHEN IT WAS DECIDED THAT
we'll check
KUWAIT SHOULD BE ONE OF THE MAIN GATES FOR DETERRING THE PLOT AND
The Arabic.
FOR DEFENDING ALL IRAQ FROM THE PLOTTERS. WE SAY THAT WE WILL
REMEMBER KUWAIT ON THE GREAT DAY OF THE CALL, ON THE DAYS THAT
FOLLOWED IT, AND IN DOCUMENTS AND EVENTS, SOME OF WHICH DATE BACK 70
YEARS.
THE IRAQIS WILL REMEMBER AND WILL NOT FORGET THAT ON 8 AUGUST
1990 KUWAIT BECAME PART OF IRAQ LEGALLY, CONSTITUTIONALLY, AND
ACTUALLY. THEY REMEMBER AND WILL NOT FORGET THAT IT REMAINED
THROUGHOUT THIS PERIOD FROM 8 AUGUST 1990 AND UNTIL LAST NIGHT, WHEN
WITHDRAWAL BEGAN, AND TODAY WE WILL COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL OF OUR
FORCES, GOD WILLING. TODAY CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES MADE THE IRAQI
ARMY WITHDRAW AS A RESULT OF THE RAMIFICATIONS WHICH WE MENTIONED,
INCLUDING THE COMBINED AGGRESSION BY 30 COUNTRIES. THEIR REPUGNANT
SIEGE HAS BEEN LED IN EVIL AND AGGRESSION BY THE MACHINE AND THE
CRIMINAL ENTITY OF AMERICA AND ITS MAJOR ALLIES.
THESE MALICIOUS RANKS TOOK THE DEPTH AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR
AGGRESSIVENESS NOT ONLY FROM THEIR AGGRESSIVE PREMEDITATED
INTENTIONS AGAINST IRAQ, THE ARAB NATION, AND ISLAM, BUT ALSO FROM
THE POSITION OF THOSE WHO WERE DECEIVED BY THE CLAIM OF
INTERNATIONAL LEGITIMACY. EVERYONE WILL REMEMBER THAT THE GATES OF
CONSTANTINOPLE WERE NOT OPENED BEFORE THE MUSLIMS IN THE FIRST
STRUGGLING ATTEMPT, AND THAT THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY (?PLACED)
DEAR PALESTINE'S FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE IN OBLIVION.
WHATEVER THE SUSPECT PARTIES TRY, BY VIRTUE OF THE SACRIFICES AND
STRUGGLE OF THE PALESTINIANS AND IRAQIS, PALESTINE HAS RETURNED ANEW
TO KNOCK AT THE DOORS CLOSED ON EVIL.
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[TEXT] PALESTINE RETURNED TO KNOCK ON THOSE DOORS TO FORCE THE
TYRANTS AND THE TRAITORS TO A SOLUTION THAT WOULD PLACE IT AT THE
FOREFRONT OF THE ISSUES THAT HAVE TO RESOLVED; A SOLUTION THAT WOULD
BRING DIGNITY TO ITS PEOPLE AND PROVIDE BETTER CHANCES FOR BETTER
PROGRESS.
THE ISSUE OF POVERTY AND RICHNESS, FAIRNESS AND UNFAIRNESS, FAITH
AND INFIDELITY, TREACHERY AND HONESTY AND SINCERITY, HAVE BECOME
TITLES CORRESPONDING TO RARE EVENTS AND WELL-KNOWN PEOPLE AND TRENDS
THAT GIVE PRIORITY TO WHAT IS POSITIVE OVER WHAT IS NEGATIVE, TO
WHAT IS SINCERE OVER WHAT IS TREACHEROUS AND FILTHY, AND TO WHAT IS
PURE AND HONORABLE OVER WHAT IS CORRUPT, BASE, AND LOWLY. THE
CONFIDENCE OF THE NATIONALISTS AND THE FAITHFUL MUJAHIDIN AND THE
MUSLIMS HAS GROWN BIGGER THAN BEFORE, AND HOPE GREW MORE AND MORE.
SLOGANS HAVE COME OUT OF THEIR STORES TO STRONGLY OCCUPY THE FACADES
OF THE PAN-ARAB AND HUMAN JIHAD AND STRUGGLE. THEREFORE, VICTORY IS
(?GREAT), NOW, AND IN THE FUTURE, GOD WILLING.
SHOUT FOR VICTORY, O BROTHERS; SHOUT FOR YOUR VICTORY AND THE
VICTORY OF ALL HONORABLE PEOPLE, O IRAQIS. YOU HAVE FOUGHT 30
COUNTRIES, AND ALL THE EVIL AND THE LARGEST MACHINE OF WAR AND
DESTRUCTION IN THE WORLD THAT SURROUNDS THEM. IF ONLY ONE OF THESE
COUNTRIES THREATENS ANYONE, THIS THREAT WILL HAVE A SWIFT AND DIRECT
EFFECT ON THE DIGNITY, FREEDOM, LIFE, OR FREEDOM OF THIS OR THAT
COUNTRY, PEOPLE, AND NATION.
THE SOLDIERS OF FAITH HAVE TRIUMPHED OVER THE SOLDIERS OF WRONG,
O STALWART MEN. YOUR GOD IS THE ONE WHO GRANTED YOUR VICTORY. YOU
TRIUMPHED WHEN YOU REJECTED, IN THE NAME OF FAITH, THE WILL OF EVIL
WHICH THE EVILDOERS WANTED TO IMPOSE ON YOU TO KILL THE FIRE OF
FAITH IN YOUR HEARTS. YOU HAVE CHOSEN THE PATH WHICH YOU HAVE
CHOSEN, INCLUDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE SOVIET INITIATIVE, BUT THOSE
EVILDOERS PERSISTED IN THEIR PATH AND METHODS, THINKING THAT THEY
CAN IMPOSE THEIR WILL ON THEIR IRAQ, AS THEY IMAGINED AND HOPED.
THIS HOPE OF THEIRS MAY REMAIN IN THEIR HEADS, EVEN AFTER WE
WITHDRAW FROM KUWAIT. THEREFORE, WE MUST BE CAUTIOUS, AND
PREPAREDNESS TO FIGHT MUST REMAIN AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL.
O YOU VALIANT MEN; YOU HAVE FOUGHT THE ARMIES OF 30 STATES AND
THE CAPABILITIES OF AN EVEN GREATER NUMBER OF STATES WHICH SUPPLIED
THEM WITH THE MEANS OF AGGRESSION AND SUPPORT. FAITH, BELIEF, HOPE,
AND DETERMINATION CONTINUE TO FILL YOUR CHESTS, SOULS, AND HEARTS.
THEY HAVE EVEN BECOME DEEPER, STRONGER, BRIGHTER, AND MORE DEEPLY
ROOTED. ALLHU AKBAR; ALLAHU AKBAR; MAY THE LOWLY BE DEFEATED.
VICTORY IS SWEET WITH THE HELP OF GOD.
(ENDALL)
26 FEB 1112Z RER
MESSAGES FOR THE PRESIDENT:
1.
Secretary Cheney - please call.
2.
Marlin will put out a one sentence statement regarding
the 12 marines that were killed - 40 injuried.
"The President of the United States said 'casualities in
any kind of war are tragic. "
Scowcroft has signed off on.
Presidential Phone Calls
DATE: 2-27
10 30 P
TIME:
incoming/outgoing
WITH:
H A Kissinger
SUBJECT:
Congrato or speech
Very nice
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CONFERENCE ON MANAGEMENT TRAINING AND MARKET
ECONOMICS EDUCATION IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE
FEBRUARY 27, 1991 \ ROOM 450 \ 10:00 A.M.
-- WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE. A NUMBER OF YOU HAVE
COME FROM VERY FAR AWAY TO BE HERE. VICE PRESIDENT
PREGL (PRAY-GL) OF YUGOSLAVIA, DEPUTY PRIME
MINISTER PIRINSKI (PEER-IN-SKI) OF BULGARIA, AND
MINISTERS FROM CZECHOSLOVAKIA, HUNGARY, POLAND, AND
ROMANIA.
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AMONG so MANY OTHERS HERE TODAY GEORGE VARGA FROM
HUNGARY; AND HAILE AGUILAR FROM POLAND. DREW
LEWIS, WHOSE LEADERSHIP OF THE CITIZENS DEMOCRACY
CORPS HAS BEEN SO IMPORTANT; AND DAVID R. GERGEN,
OUR EXTRAORDINARILY ABLE MODERATOR - THANK YOU
Tho Gulf domatis -wL not Lost inton
ALL. As told Haml yers'day
-- HISTORIC EVENTS IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE --
WHAT I'VE CALLED THE REVOLUTION OF 1989, AND ITS
AFTERMATH -- - HAVE INSPIRED US ALL.
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THESE COUNTRIES ARE COMMITTED TO FREE SOCIETIES AND
MARKET ECONOMIES.
-- WE'VE BEEN STRONG SUPPORTERS OF ECONOMIC REFORM IN
CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE, THROUGH: MAJOR
BILATERAL COMMITMENTS IN SUPPORT OF STABILIZATION
PROGRAMS; ENTERPRISE FUNDS FOR THE PRIVATE SECTORS
OF POLAND, HUNGARY, AND CZECHOSLOVAKIA; AND
IMPROVED TRADE AND INVESTMENT RELATIONS.
- 4 -
-- THE RESULTS ARE ENCOURAGING. ECONOMIC REFORMS ARE
LARGELY ON TRACK DESPITE DIFFICULT CHALLENGES. OUR
EFFORTS AND THOSE OF OUR ALLIES HAVE HELPED BRING
POSITIVE CHANGE. BUT CENTRAL AND EAST EUROPEANS
CRY OUT FOR ONE THING THAT OUR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
ALONE CANNOT OFFER: PRIVATE INVESTMENT AND
PRACTICAL FREE MARKET EXPERTISE AND INVOLVEMENT
FROM AMERICANS.
- 5 -
-- I HAVE STRESSED THROUGHOUT MY ADMINISTRATION THAT
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION IS A KEY ELEMENT OF SOUND
GROWTH. EDUCATED, WELL-TRAINED LABOR FORCES ARE
IMPORTANT FOR MATURE ECONOMIES AND CRUCIAL FOR
ECONOMIES IN TRANSITION -- AND A WELL-INFORMED
POPULACE LENDS SUPPORT FOR REFORM.
-- MANY OF YOU ARE ALREADY ENGAGED IN CENTRAL AND
EASTERN EUROPE.
- 6 -
-- WITH THEIR GREAT HUMAN POTENTIAL AND COMMITMENT TO
MARKET ECONOMIC REFORM, CENTRAL AND EASTERN
EUROPEAN COUNTRIES ARE SEEKING TO ATTRACT U.S.
TRADE AND INVESTMENT.
-- You HAVE THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE THE WORLD'S BEST
TRAINING IN MANAGEMENT AND MARKET ECONOMICS.
AMERICAN KNOW-HOW RUNS THE GAMUT FROM HIGHER
EDUCATION TO SMALL SCALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
- 7 =
UNIVERSITIES, BUSINESS, FOUNDATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT
ALL HAVE SOMETHING TO CONTRIBUTE.
-- THERE IS AN IMPORTANT LINK BETWEEN ECONOMIC AND
POLITICAL FREEDOM. EDUCATION, FREE MARKETS, AND
THE PROSPERITY THEY BRING WILL REINFORCE POLITICAL
PLURALISM IN THESE COUNTRIES.
- 8 -
-- THE CHALLENGES THESE NATIONS FACE AS THEY
FUNDAMENTALLY RESTRUCTURE THEIR ECONOMIES ARE
ENORMOUS. MY ADMINISTRATION WILL CONTINUE ITS
STRONG SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE FOR THEIR VITAL AND
HISTORIC EFFORTS. LET ME THANK ALL OF YOU, AS YOU
WORK TO HELP EMERGING DEMOCRACIES SUCCEED.
#
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DATE: 2-27
TIME:
WITH: Rep BenGilman
/ intoming/outgoing
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son died
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
91 FEB 26 PM 5:26
February 26, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
FREDERICK D. MCCLURE 7m
SUBJECT:
Death of Congressman Ben Gilman's (R-NY) Son
Congressman Ben Gilman's son, David, died yesterday (2/25/91) at
the age of thirty. He has been ill with cancer for some time.
Congressman Gilman is at home. The telephone number is (b)(6)
(b)(6)
POTUS spoke
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TO mrs. Gilman 2/27/91
CONFIDENTIAL
THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON
9103514
February 27, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
From: James A. Baker, III
JABILL
1. Poland: Meeting with Senior Walesa Aide. We met yesterday
with Janusz Ziolkowski, Walesa's senior foreign policy advisor,
to discuss the March 20 state visit and the joint document the
Poles would like to sign during the visit. Ziolkowski was
generally satisfied with the US draft language. We said we
would look closely at the Polish requests that the document
have the status of a "joint declaration" (rather than a
statement) and also that it be signed by the two Presidents at
a White House ceremony during the visit. We also informed
Ziolkowski of Treasury Under Secretary Mulford's March 7 visit
to Warsaw to discuss debt reduction. We told him Mulford would
be able to give Warsaw a realistic assessment of the likely
Paris Club terms for Polish debt reduction, and cautioned the
Poles against taking a hard position on any given percentage of
debt reduction. (Prime Minister Bielecki has publicly called
for 80% reduction.) (X)
2. Baltics: UN Human Rights Commission. The Soviet Union
yesterday in Geneva agreed to join the other forty-two members
of the UN Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) in expressing concern
over violations of human rights in Latvia and Lithuania. This
is the first time that the UNHRC has targeted the USSR for
human rights violations. The US fought behind the scenes to
win Soviet acceptance of tough language, despite Soviet efforts
to weaken the Commission's language. (2)
3. South Africa: Update. The SAG and opposition groups are
maneuvering over next steps. Despite a recent meeting between
de Klerk and Mandela, political prisoner releases have not yet
moved into high gear. However, some prominent ANC members have
been released, including Ebrahim Ebrahim yesterday. The ANC
and Inkatha are implementing the Mandela-Buthelezi peace
agreement, but Buthelezi is escalating criticism of ANC
policies. The ANC has stiffened public calls for continued
sanctions and a constituent assembly, but the EC has signaled
that it will lift some sanctions soon, and the USSR and the SAG
announced yesterday that they will open interest sections in
each other's capitals. We have answered speculation about
changes in US sanctions policy by noting that the conditions of
the law have not yet been met. (d)
DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
PER DOS WAIVER, November 6, 2015
DECL: OADR
By SS NARA, Date 11/1/24
President Bush asks Congress in a letter to approve a resolution affirming the U.N.
Security Council authorization for use of "all necessary means"
to force Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait.
T GULr uklals:
House Armed Services Committee chairman Les Aspin releases a new "white
paper" on the Gulf crisis stating that a military offensive will be a "reasonable
A CHRONOLOGY UPDATE
option" if diplomatic efforts fail to drive Iraq from Kuwait.
The evacuation of Soviet citizens from Iraq ends with only 150 Soviet specialists
remaining in the country on a "voluntary basis" to monitor equipment installed by
DECEMBER I
the Soviet Union, the Soviet Foreign Ministry announces. The number of Soviet
Vice President Dan Quayle says meetings proposed by President Bush between
diplomats In Baghdad also will be reduced, says Foreign Ministry spokesman
Iraq and the United States do not represent a change in the U.S. insistence that Iraq
Vitaliy Churkin.
withdraw from Kuwait. "It is simply to make one last direct appeal to Saddam
Hussein to live up to those United Nation resolutions," he says.
JANUARY 9
Secretary of State James Baker meets with Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz in
DECEMBER 2
Geneva for a total of over six hours in three sessions in an effort to avert war in the
Andean Pact presidents send a joint letter to Saddam Hussein stating their belief
Gulf "Regrettably," Baker says in a Geneva news conference following the
that Iraq "must comply" with the U.N. Security Council resolutions, and calling
meeting, "I heard nothing that suggested any Iraqi flexibility." Baker adds that the
upon Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait. The presidents "reiterate their commitment to
Iraqi foreign minister read but refused to accept a letter from President Bush to Iraqi
a peaceful solution and therefore call for dialogue between the Interested parties
President Saddam Hussein. Baker also announces that he asked for and received
after (Iraq's) withdrawal from occupied territory, the condition essential for the
assurance from Aziz that all U.S. diplomats would be allowed to leave Baghdad on
desired reduction of tension" according to the United Nations Security Council's
January 12, three days before a U.N. deadline for Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait.
resolutions. The letter is signed by Jaime Paz Zamora, president of Bolivia; Cesar
Baker says he has asked Iraq to reduce its diplomatic staff in Washington by
Gaviria Trujillo, president of Colombia; Rodrigo Borja Cevallos, president of
January 12, but that a few diplomats could remain.
Ecuador; Alberto Fujimori president of Peru; and Carlos Andres Perez, president
Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz says in a news conference in Geneva that Baker "was
of Venezuela.
interested in one question only"- Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait.
DECEMBER 3
President Bush tells reporters that the refusal of Iraqi Foreign Minister
Kuwaiti Ambassador Mohammad Abulhasan says Iraq has systematically destroyed
Tariq Aziz to accept his letter to Saddam Hussein is "but one more example that the
more than $100 million worth of Kuwait's agricultural programs, while food is
Iraqi government is not interested in direct communications designed to settle the
running out and the Kuwaiti people are being denied food. Abulhasan, in a letter to
Persian Gulf situation." Speaking at a White House press conference, Bush says "I
the United Nations, says Kuwaitis who refuse to get Iraqi identity documents are
have not given up on a peaceful outcome. It's not too late." The president adds,
unable to obtain food or fuel.
"But now, as it's been before, the choice of peace or war is really Saddam
Hussein's to make." Bush says he would back a diplomatic visit by U.N. Secretary
The U.N. General Assembly's (UNGA's) Human Rights committee overwhelmingly
General, Javier Perez de Cuellar, adding that "it is the United Nations that passed
condemns Iraq's "serious violations of human rights against the Kuwaiti people and
12 resolutions, not the United States. It is the General Assembly of the United
third state nationals," voting 132-1, with 1 abstention. The draft resolution,
Nations, 100-plus countries, standing solidly against the dictator." Reflecting on the
sponsored by more than 30 countries representing all regional groups, refers
negotiating effort, Bush says, "I think when human life is at stake, you go the extra
specifically to "torture, arrests, summary executions, disappearances and
mile for peace, and that's what we have tried to do." But, he says, "if Saddam
abductions." The UNGA committee expresses "serious concerns" about the
doesn't move we are going to fully implement Resolution 678, and it'll be fully
systematic dismantling and pillaging of Kuwait's economic infrastructure
complied with."
and "grave concerns" at the increasingly difficult living conditions in occupied
Kuwait.
DECEMBER 5
Secretary of State James Baker tells the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that a
delay in forcing Iraq out of Kuwait could help Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to
destroy Kuwait as a nation.
Britain's new prime minister, John Major, rules out negotiations with Iraq, or any
"partial solutions or linkages to other issues."
Iraq formally accepts President Bush's proposal for a top-level exchange of visits.
diplomatic effort must be supported and supplemented by military and economic
pressure from the anti-Iraq alliance. The white paper follows several weeks of
Iraq begins processing exit permits for more than 3,200 Soviet citizens.
committee hearings on the Gulf crisis.
New Zealand makes a symbolic troop deployment to the Gulf region by offering
two transport planes and a military medical team.
DECEMBER 30
Foreign ministers of the European Community (EC) countries agree to meet in a
At a meeting in Riyadh, defense ministers from six Gulf states pledge to help liberate
special session on January 4 to consider an initiative aimed at persuading Iraq to
occupied Kuwait. In a statement issued at the end of the meeting-signed by Prince
withdraw its forces from Kuwait before the United Nations deadline of January 15.
Sultan bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, Shaikh Hamad Bin Isa al-Khalifa of
The EC session will be held in Luxembourg.
Bahrain, Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani of Qatar, Qaboos bin Sa'id Al Said of
Oman, Muhammad bin Rashid bin Sa'id Al of the United Arab Emirates, and
Vice President Quayle leaves Washington for a three-day trip to the Gulf to visit
Nawwaf al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah of Kuwait-the defense ministers call the Iraqi
American troops and meet with Saudi Arabia's King Fahd and Kuwait's Emir,
Invasion of Kuwait an aggression directed against all Gulf Cooperation Council
Sheikh Jabir al-Ahmad al-Sabah.
(GCC) countries.
DECEMBER 31
DECEMBER 6
British Armed Forces Minister Archie Hamilton says Britain has begun stockpiling
Saddam Hussein asks the Iraqi Parliament to approve the freeing of all foreigners
medicine for the possible inoculation of British troops against germ warfare. He
held in Iraq and Kuwait.
threatens massive retaliation if Iraq uses biological or chemical weapons against
allied forces in the Gulf.
DECEMBER 7
The Iraqi parliament overwhelmingly approves Saddam Hussein's decision to free
JANUARY 1
all foreign hostages held by Iraq. In a television interview, Mohamed al-Mashat,
According to the Reuter news service, Iraq rejects a peace proposal from Egyptian
Iraq's ambassador to the United States, apologizes for the hostages' detention and
President Hosni Mubarak and brands him a liar.
says his country expects nothing in return for their release.
The United States insists that the dates for both proposed high-level U.S.-Iraqi
JANUARY 2
meetings must be agreed before the first meeting takes place.
NATO's Defense Planning Committee announces plans to deploy the air
component of the Allied Command Europe Mobile Force to Turkey following a
DECEMBER 10
request from Turkey to help deter the threat posed by Iraq. The NATO unit to be
deployed includes squadrons of aircraft from Germany, Italy and Belgium. The
Iraqi information minister Latif Jassim says any talk of an Iraqi withdrawal from
Allied Command Europe Mobile Force has never before been deployed in a crisis
Kuwait is "nothing but dreams and wishful thinking."
to defend an ally. The decision demonstrate's the Alliance's support for the coalition
The British newspaper, The Observer, reports that Iraq appears to be redrawing the
effort and Turkey's part in it against Saddam Hussein.
Iraqi-Kuwaiti border by putting up a barbed-wire fence around the northern part of
Kuwait, a sign that Saddam Hussein may be planning a partial withdrawal.
JANUARY 3
Kuwait's government-in-exile says it will not agree to give Iraq even one inch of
The British government expels eight members of the Iraqi Embassy staff in London,
Kuwaiti territory and brands as "totally untrue" reports it was involved in secret
including seven diplomats who are given 24 hours to leave Britain. Their families
negotiations with the Baghdad government. Foreign Minister Sabah al-Ahmed al-
are given one week to follow them. A Foreign Office spokesman says the Iraqis
Jaber tells the Kuwaiti News Agency that reports published by a British newspaper,
have made a number of public threats so it is prudent to take all precautions.
The Independent, are based "on fabricated rumors."
JANUARY
4
The Committee for Peace and Security in the Gulf, a bipartisan group of
Iraq agrees to send Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz to meet Secretary James Baker in
congressional leaders and former U.S. officials, says Iraqi President Saddam
Geneva on January 9.
Hussein must not be rewarded for his aggression in Kuwait. The committee
supports the Bush administration's policies in the Gulf.
JANUARY 8
Secretary of State Baker and Iraqi Foreign Minister Aziz arrive in Geneva for
DECEMBER II
discussions. President Bush, in a television address, calls Baker's mission "perhaps
In Paris, the Antenne 2 television station announces that France has sent another
the final chance" to resolve the conflict without war. Before going to Geneva, Baker
six fighter aircraft to Saudi Arabia, including four Jaguar fighter bombers and two
met with allies in France, Germany and Italy.
Air Defense Mirage 2000's.
may have no other option but to use military force to achieve our (U.N.-mandated)
DECEMBER 13
objectives."
Saddam Hussein replaces his defense minister Saidi Tumah Abbas with
DECEMBER 25
Abd al-Jabbar Khalil Shanshal, a young lieutenant general who fought in the
1980-88 war against Iran and is considered a supporter of Hussein's hard-line
The leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Bahrain,
stance.
Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, meet in Doha
and agree to complete security and defense arrangements which would guarantee
DECEMBER 14
regional and national security of the GCC countries. In their declaration, the leaders
stress the need for the "unconditional, complete withdrawal of Iraqi forces
President Bush says that the high-level meetings he proposed between the United
from Kuwait and the restoration of its legitimate government under the leadership
States and Iraq are "on hold" until Baghdad agrees to receive Secretary of State
of H.H. Sheikh Jabir al-Ahmad al-Sabah, in conformity with the Arab, Islamic and
Baker no later than January 3. Bush says he wants a peaceful solution to the Gulf
international resolutions."
crisis but "will not be a party to circumventing or diluting the United Nations
deadline" for Iraq to pull out of Kuwait. The president says that Baker is available to
DECEMBER 26
go to Baghdad any time up to and including January 3.
The Egyptian Mufti, Mohammad Sayyed Tantawi, issues a statement declaring that
Algeria's president Chadli Benjedid indicates he has ended a diplomatic mission to
the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait is illegal according to Sharia (Islamic law). The religious
Baghdad with no result. In a communique issued before leaving the Iraqi capital,
leader urges heads of the Arab League member states to each select one Mufti from
Benjedid calls for the "restoration of Arab unity."
their respective countries to meet as soon as possible and issue a legal Islamic ruling
on the events in the Gulf.
The remaining staff of the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait, including U.S. Ambassador
Nathaniel Howell and Deputy Chief of Mission Barbara Bodine, arrive at Andrews
The Bangladeshi press report that 75,000 displaced Bangladeshi Gulf workers vow
Air Force base outside Washington. This occurs following the departure from
to join in any war against Iraq. Editorials condemn Iraq's occupation of Kuwait,
Kuwait of all Americans who wish to leave. The U.S. embassy officially remains
voice hope that Gulf diplomatic efforts may still succeed, and urge all parties to seek
open, even though it is not staffed.
solutions through diplomatic negotiation.
DECEMBER 15
The Soviet Union sends two high-ranking envoys to Baghdad in an effort to
complete the evacuation of its nationals from Iraq by January 10. They plan to
Iraq's Minister of Information Latif Nusayyif Jasim and the Revolutionary
bring home almost all of the 1,700 Soviet contractual experts and advisers still in
Command Council announce that Iraqi foreign minister Tariq Aziz will not fly to
Iraq by five days before the U.N. deadline for Iraq to pull out of Kuwait.
Washington on December 17 as tentatively planned and that "Iraq alone" will set a
date for Secretary of State Baker to visit Baghdad.
DECEMBER 27
The White House says Iraq's announcement of lack of agreement on the exchange
President Bush orders reduction to zero of the remaining $1,000 million of Egypt's
of visits "is just a reaffirmation of the Iraqi unwillingness to deal seriously with the
$6,700 million in military debts to the United States to relieve some of the burden
issue."
on Egypt caused by its role in the coalition opposing the Iraqi aggression against
Kuwait. The action completes the debt forgiveness approved by the U.S. Congress
The heads of government of the 12 European Community countries condemn
as part of the 1991 foreign aid package.
Iraq's "inhuman and oppressive occupation" of Kuwait and warn Saddam that he
alone is responsible for determining whether war can be avoided. At the close of
DECEMBER 28
their two-day summit in Rome, the leaders call for complete Iraqi troop withdrawal
and restoration of Kuwait's sovereignty and legitimate government.
Some 16,000 U.S. sailors and marines leave five U.S. east coast ports for battle
stations in the Gulf.
DECEMBER 17
Iraq fires a surface-to-surface missile for the second time in a week, provoking an
President Bush, accompanied by more than two dozen ambassadors from coalition
alert, the U.S. Central Command says. It was aimed away from multinational forces
nations with whom he had just met, tells the press "none of us wants war, but none
in Saudi Arabia and may have been a test. Iraq fired a missile December 26 under
of us is prepared to accept a partial solution."
almost identical circumstances, the U.S. military says.
Nathaniel Howell, U.S. ambassador to Kuwait, says the Iraqis show no signs of
Congressman Les Aspin, chairman of the House of Representatives' Armed
withdrawing from Kuwait. President Bush meets privately with Howell.
Services Committee, issues a "white paper" setting out rough guidelines for judging
the adequacy of a diplomatic settlement of the Gulf crisis. Aspin cautions that any
U.S. Ambassador-designate to Kuwait Edward Gnehm says it will take more than
sanctions to persuade Saddam Hussein to leave Kuwait. "Iraq has increased the
size of its military presence in Kuwait by 10 percent" since President Bush's offer to
send Secretary of State Baker to Kuwait and to receive Iraqi Foreign Minister
brutality, rape, imprisonment, torture and deliberate genocide of the Kuwaiti
Tariq Aziz in Washington, Gnehm tells the Middle East Institute.
people. The report documents extensive eye-witness accounts of murder and
innumerable forms of torture inflicted upon Kuwaitis, recounted by Red Crescent
Fourteen former top U.S. military and civilian officials issue an open letter to
workers, foreign nationals, former Kuwaiti government workers, and Kuwaiti
Tariq Aziz, foreign minister of Iraq, deploring "Iraq's attempted murder of Kuwait,
businessmen and doctors from Kuwaiti hospitals.
and Saddam Hussein's capabilities and threat to use weapons of mass destruction."
The experts say they would support the use of military force against Iraq if that
President Bush, during a White House press conference, pledges that the United
country refuses to withdraw its forces from Kuwait by the January 15 deadline set
States "will keep trying to find an answer to the Gulf crisis." But the president insists
by U.N. Security Council Resolution 678. The former officials include
that it cannot be one that rewards Iraqi President Saddam Hussein with "one single
Richard V. Allen, former national security advisor to President Reagan; Admiral
concession."
Thomas H. Moorer; Robert Ellsworth, former deputy secretary of defense and
member of Congress; Robert C. McFarlane, former national security advisor to
DECEMBER 20
President Reagan; John F. Lehman, former secretary of the Navy; and General
Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell and members of a delegation of U.S.
P.X. Kelly, former commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps.
senators, returning from a visit to Gulf nations, say the trip left them more
U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Joseph Wilson delivers a document to Nizar Hamdoun,
convinced than ever that "Iraq must leave Kuwait"- whatever the cost. "If war
Iraq's undersecretary for foreign affairs. The document repeats Secretary of State
comes, the United States is well-prepared to win and can attack, if necessary, by
Baker's offer to meet with Saddam Hussein any time between December 20 and
mid-January," says Mitchell. The United States "is united behind a policy of
January 3. In Washington, the same information is handed to Ambassador
ensuring that Iraq must leave Kuwait," he says.
Mohamed al-Mashat, Iraq's ambassador to the United States.
DECEMBER 21
In Brussels, the foreign ministers of the 16 North Atlantic Council nations issue a
Secretary of State Baker, after a one-hour meeting with Britain's prime minister,
statement reiterating that Iraq must completely and unconditionally withdraw from
John Major, says that Iraq's behavior does not engender optimism that the Gulf
Kuwait. Earlier, Secretary of State Baker tells NATO allies that Iraq may partially
crisis can be resolved peacefully. "We simply cannot appease (Iraqi) aggression,"
withdraw from Kuwait as a ploy to divide the coalition against it.
Baker says. But he notes the "strong preference" of both Great Britain and the
Britain's ambassador to Kuwait and his consul, the last two Western diplomats in
United States for a peaceful and diplomatic solution in the Gulf, "if that is possible."
Kuwait, board a plane and head for London.
Speaking on American television, Britain's prime minister, John Major says that
The British Foreign Office issues an advisory to British subjects, including an
Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's only hope for ending the crisis peacefully is
estimated 10,400 British women and children in Bahrain, Qatar and parts of Saudi
complete withdrawal from Kuwait. Major says Saddam Hussein "cannot play
Arabia, to leave before January 15.
games. A partial withdrawal won't do. He has a clear date. He has the Security
Council resolutions. Either he obeys them, or he knows what the impact of not
DECEMBER 18
obeying them will be."
Vice President Quayle, addressing a conference in Washington, says the reason
Congressman Les Aspin, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee,
President Bush offered to send Secretary of State Baker to Baghdad was "because
says sanctions alone are "not the answer" to resolving the Gulf crisis. Aspin says
the president is determined to leave no stone unturned in the search for peace."
there has been "a great deal of agreement" between the Bush administration and
the Congress throughout the crisis.
In a Turkish television interview, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein says that he has
ruled out peace talks with the United States if the United States intends to reiterate
DECEMBER 23
U.N. resolutions already rejected by Baghdad.
In a news conference in Saudi Arabia, Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney and
The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly condemns Iraq's "serious violations
Colin Powell, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, say the 300,000 American
of human rights against the Kuwaiti people and third state nationals." In a vote of
troops in Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf are ready to fight. During visits to
144-1, the UNGA adopts a 10-point resolution condemning the Iraqi occupying
American warships, air bases and desert camps, Cheney said Iraqi forces in Kuwait
forces' continued and increasing acts of torture, arrests, summary executions,
and southern Iraq now number 500,000, and President Saddam Hussein shows no
disappearances and abductions. It also expresses "serious concerns" about the
evidence of complying with U.N. resolutions calling for Iraqi withdrawal from
systematic dismantling and pillaging of Kuwait's economic infrastructure and
Kuwait.
"grave concerns" at the increasingly difficult living conditions in occupied Kuwait,
especially of women, children, the elderly and third state nationals.
Cheney travels to Cairo for a meeting with Egyptian President Mubarak, and says
that "each day that goes by, each week without sign of Iraqi withdrawal moves us
DECEMBER 19
that much closer to the point at which the members of the (international) coalition
Amnesty International issues an extensive report that cites Iraq for numerous
violations of human rights in Kuwait and calls on the Iraqi government to end the
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"All Members shall refrain in their
international relations from the threat or use of
force against the territorial integrity
or political independence of any state, or in
any other manner inconsistent with the purposes
of the United Nations."
-United Nations Charter
Article One, Section 4
"Nothing in the present Charter shall
Egypt's 4th Infantry Division at Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
impair the inherent right of individual or collective
self-defense if an armed attack occurs
against a Member of the United Nations, until the
Soldiers of the French Foreign Legion during a training exercise.
Security Council has taken measures
necessary to maintain international peace
and security. Measures taken by Members in the
exercise of this right of self-defense shall be
immediately reported to the Security Council
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U.S. aircraft carrier Independence on patrol in the Gulf region.
U.S. STATEMENTS
Our
objectives remain what they were since the outset.
We seek Iraq's immediate and unconditional withdrawal from
Kuwait. We seek the restoration of Kuwait's legitimate
government. We seek the release of all hostages and the free
functioning of all embassies. And we seek the stability and
security of this critical region of the world.
We are not alone in these goals and objectives. The
United Nations, invigorated with a new sense of purpose, is in
full agreement. The U.N. Security Council has endorsed 12
resolutions to condemn Iraq's unprovoked invasion and
occupation of Kuwait, implement tough economic sanctions to
stop all trade in and out of Iraq, and authorize the use of force
to compel Saddam to comply.
Saddam Hussein has tried every way he knows how to
make this a fight between Iraq and the United States, and
clearly, he has failed. Forces of 26 other nations are standing
shoulder-to-shoulder with our troops in the Gulf. The fact is
that it is not the United States against Iraq, it is Iraq against the
world, and there's never been a clearer demonstration of a
world united against appeasement and aggression.
President George Bush
Washington, D.C.
November 30, 1990
Soldiers and tanks of the British 7th Armored Brigade.
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The international
The entire international community has been affronted
community, united to an
unprecedented degree in
by a series of brutal acts:
the face of Saddam
Iraqi forces have invaded and seized a small Arab
Hussein's occupation of
neighbor.
Kuwait, has imposed
A once prosperous country has been pillaged and looted.
comprehensive economic
A once peaceful country has been turned into an
sanctions against Iraq. In
armed camp.
addition, more than 20
A once secure country has been terrorized.
nations have deployed
military forces to Saudi
The nations of the world have not stood idly by. We have
Arabia and the Gulf
taken political, economic, and military measures to quarantine
region.
Iraq and to contain its aggression. We have worked out a
coordinated international effort involving over 50 states to
provide assistance to those nations most in need as a
consequence of the economic embargo of Iraq. And, military
forces from over 27 nations have been deployed to defend
Iraq's neighbors from further aggression and to implement
U.N. resolutions. The 12 resolutions passed by the Security
Council have established clearly that there is a peaceful way
out of this conflict: the complete, immediate, unconditional
Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait, the restoration of Kuwait's
F-15 pilot of the Royal Saudi Air Force prepares for takeoff.
legitimate government, and the release of all hostages
Members of the council, we meet at the hinge of history.
We can use the end of the Cold War to get beyond the whole
pattern of settling conflicts by force, or we will slip back into
ever more savage regional conflicts in which might alone
makes right. We can take the high road toward peace and the
rule of law, or Saddam Hussein's path of brutal aggression and
the law of the jungle.
Simply put, it is a choice between right and wrong.
I believe we have the courage and the fortitude to choose
what's right.
Secretary of State James Baker
ROYAL SAUDI AIR FORCE
Statement before the U.N. Security Council
November 29, 1990
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mind the era of pirates and the wars of the primitive ages," Ambassador
Mohammad Abulhasan, Kuwait's chief envoy says in presenting videotapes
smuggled out of Kuwait.
The U.S. Department of Defense says a total of 4,162 Gulf ship interceptions have
occurred in implementing United Nations sanctions against Kuwait to date,
including 500 boardings and 19 ship diversions. The United States has carried out
320 of the boardings, Allied forces 162, and combined U.S. and Allied forces 18.
The U.S. Treasury Department says it will make a formal survey of Iraqi assets
frozen in the United States, estimated at $1,000 million.
NOVEMBER 28
The U.N. General Assembly, in an overwhelming 148 to 1 vote, condemns acts of
violence against diplomatic and consular missions and representatives, singling out
Iraq's actions in occupied Kuwait.
Kuwait's chief envoy, Ambassador Abulhasan, tells the U.N. Security Council that
Iraqi occupation forces have confiscated Kuwaiti identification documents, have
burned the archives of many ministries including those dealing with population, and
have seized homes and properties in escalated acts of terrorism to force Kuwaitis to
leave their homeland.
The U.N. Security Council adopts a resolution condemning Iraq's attempt to alter
the demographic composition of the population of Kuwait and destroy the civil
records maintained by the legitimate government of Kuwait. It authorizes U.N.
Secretary-General Perez de Cuellar to take custody of the copy of the population
register through August 1, 1990, smuggled from Kuwait after Iraq's August 2
invasion.
NOVEMBER 29
The U.N. Security Council, voting 12 to 2 with China abstaining, approves the use
of force if Iraq does not withdraw from Kuwait by January 15, 1991. Security
Council Resolution 678 demands that Iraq comply fully with United Nations
resolutions requiring it to withdraw from Kuwait and restore Kuwait's legitimate
government. It states that unless Iraq fully implements the foregoing resolutions by
January 15, member states are authorized "to use all necessary means" to uphold
them and "to restore international peace and security." Cuba and Yemen vote
against the measure.
NOVEMBER 30
Iraq rejects the United Nations ultimatum to leave Kuwait by mid-January or face
the danger of war, calling the resolution "illegal and invalid."
In a press conference, President Bush announces that the United States will issue an
invitation to Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz to come to Washington, and suggests
to Saddam Hussein that he receive Secretary of State James Baker at a mutually
convenient time between December 15, 1990 and January 15, 1991.
The Andean Pact presidents, meeting in La Paz, Bolivia, sign a joint letter to
Saddam Hussein urging Iraq to comply with the U.N. Security Council resolutions
calling upon Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait.
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The Niger intervention battalion (Operation Zoumounchi), consisting of 481 troops,
leaves to join the multinational forces in Saudi Arabia. This is the first time Niger has
sent troops abroad.
Iraq announces it will pour 250,000 more troops into Kuwait.
Because of shortages caused by the U.N. trade embargo, Iraq's 250-member
National Assembly passes a law declaring a government monopoly on the trading
of wheat, barley, rice, corn and other grains, and mandates the death penalty for
violators.
OVEMBER 16
The U.N. International Labor Organization (ILO), meeting in Geneva, hears a
complaint by Kuwait against Iraq's treatment of employers and trade unions. The
ILO governing body approves a complaint by the Egyptian Trade Union Federation
against the Government of Iraq, for the violation of rights of Egyptian migrant
workers in Iraq.
OVEMBER 20
Saddam Hussein orders all German hostages freed.
OVEMBER 22
President Bush visits American soldiers in Saudi Arabia on the American national
holiday of Thanksgiving.
OVEMBER 23
The European Parliament in its plenary session in Strasbourg, France, for the third
time in as many months, passes a resolution strongly condemning Iraq for its
"brutal and unjustified" invasion of Kuwait and expressing alarm at "the campaign
of terror" which Baghdad has waged against Kuwaiti citizens.
OVEMBER 24
UNITED NATIONS
The member countries of the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation
(SAARC) call for the "immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Iraqi forces from
SECURITY COUNCIL
Kuwait and the restoration of its legitimate Government." Member nations consist
of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
RESOLUTIONS
OVEMBER 26
The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council agree in principle on a
resolution authorizing the use of force against Iraq if it fails to withdraw from Kuwait.
President Gorbachev, in an address to the Supreme Soviet, warns Saddam
Hussein that his aggression against Kuwait will be punished, and VOWS that the
alliance against Iraq will not be broken.
OVEMBER 27
The U.N. Security Council, meeting in special session, hears extensive testimony
from six Kuwaiti refugees on atrocities by Iraqi forces invading Kuwait. Iraqi soldiers
have "tortured, raped and pillaged Kuwait and its people in a way that recalls to
November 29, 1990: The U.N. Security Council votes for
Resolution 678, authorizing the use of force after January 15,
1991, to ensure Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait.
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an unspecified number of Britons, Italians, Americans and others. Meanwhile, 74
U.N. CONDEMNS IRAQI INVASION OF KUWAIT
Japanese nationals fly to freedom after three months of captivity in Iraq.
UNSC RESOLUTION 660
NOVEMBER 8
Saddam Hussein fires Military Chief of Staff, Lt. General Nizar Khazraji, reportedly
over disagreements on the conduct of the invasion, including letting the Kuwaiti
royal family escape to Saudi Arabia during the initial hours of Iraq's August 2
invasion of Kuwait. He names his cousin and son-in-law Hussein Rashid as
Khazraji's replacement.
UNITED NATIONS-The U.N. Security Council on August 2, 1990 condemned
the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and demanded an immediate and unconditional
President Bush orders an additional deployment of ground, sea and air forces to the
withdrawal of forces. The vote was 14 to 0 with Yemen abstaining.
Gulf-reportedly up to 200,000 military personnel-saying he prefers a peaceful
resolution to the crisis based on U.N. resolutions, but will not rule out the use of
Co-sponsoring the resolution were Canada, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia,
force if other remedies fail. He says the increased deployment is needed to make
Finland, France, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
the potential use of force credible.
Following is the text of the resolution:
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The General Committee of the U.N. General Assembly refuses Iraq's request that
an item be placed on the U.N. General Assembly agenda that would label the U.S.
he Security Council,
military concentration in the Gulf a threat to Arab and international peace and
security. Committee members instead say Iraq is the threat in the region, brand Iraq
Alarmed by the invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990 by the military forces
an aggressor and accuse Baghdad of distortion, immoral acts, bad faith and
of Iraq,
perversion of U.N. procedures.
Determining that there exists a breach of international peace and security as
regards the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait,
NOVEMBER 10
Secretary of State Baker, at the end of a week-long trip to Bahrain, Saudi Arabia,
Acting under Articles 39 and 40 of the Charter of the United Nations,
Egypt, Turkey, the Soviet Union, Britain and France, tells a Paris news conference
1. Condemns the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait;
that the nations arrayed against Baghdad agree there can be no partial solutions to
2. Demands that Iraq withdraw immediately and unconditionally all its forces
the Gulf crisis.
to the positions in which they were located on August 1, 1990;
3. Calls upon Iraq and Kuwait to begin immediately intensive negotiations for
NOVEMBER 12
the resolution of their differences and supports all efforts in this regard, and
The five-nation Arab Maghreb Union will try to persuade Iraq to receive a U.N.
especially those of the League of Arab States;
delegation to negotiate the release of hostages, Algerian Foreign Minister Sid
4. Decides to meet again as necessary to consider further steps to ensure
Ahmed Ghazali tells a press conference following a meeting between foreign
compliance with this resolution.
ministers of the European Community and the Arab Maghreb Union of Algeria,
Libya, Morocco, Mauritania and Tunisia.
NOVEMBER 14
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal says that Morocco's proposed Arab
summit on the Gulf crisis would be a waste of time unless Iraq agrees to withdraw
from Kuwait.
NOVEMBER 15
A poll by the Wirthin Group finds public opinion in 11 major cities of the world
strongly supports United Nations efforts, including military action, to remove Iraqi
forces from Kuwait and restore Kuwait's legitimate government. The cities were.
Ankara, Frankfurt, London, Moscow, Rome, Tokyo, Brussels, Lagos, Mexico City,
Paris and Tel Aviv.
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calls on Iraq to ensure immediate access to food, water and basic services necessary
AUGUST 6, 1990
to protect Kuwaitis and third country nationals, including diplomats.
U.N. URGES ALL STATES TO CEASE TRADE WITH IRAQ
OCTOBER 30
UNSC RESOLUTION 661
The formation of a new Iraqi opposition party, the Ummah Party, which includes
most of the 17 Iraqi political organizations outside Iraq, is announced by its
President, Sad Salih Jabr. In a London press statement, Jabr affirms "the Iraqi
people's rejection of Saddam Hussein's transgressions both inside and outside
Kuwait." The aim of the new Ummah Party, Jabr says, is to guarantee individual
and social freedom and respect for the sovereignty of countries neighboring Iraq as
UNITED NATIONS-The U.N. Security Council on August 6, 1990 adopted a
well as respect for international law.
resolution calling.or all states to stop importing all commodities and products from
Iraq and Kuwait and exporting most commodities and products to Iraq and Kuwait.
NOVEMBER 2
Medical supplies and certain humanitarian exports of foodstuffs are exempted. The
Exiled Kuwaiti citizens under the leadership of the expatriate "Citizens for a Free
resolution passed by a vote of 13 to 0 with Cuba and Yemen abstaining.
Kuwait" hold international vigils in the United States, Egypt, Great Britain and
Following is the text of the resolution:
Ireland commemorating the third month since the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait
NOVEMBER 3
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The government of Tanzania bans a campaign sponsored by the Iraqi Embassy to
he Security Council,
recruit Tanzanian youths for military service in Iraq, saying the government does
Reaffirming its Resolution 660 (1990) of August 2, 1990,
not want its nationals involved in the Gulf crisis.
Deeply concerned that that resolution has not been implemented and that the
Iranian President Akbar Hashemi-Rafsanjani says that the Organization of the
invasion by Iraq of Kuwait continues with further loss of human life and material
Islamic Conference should feel duty-bound to intervene in the Iraq-Kuwait crisis
destruction,
now that it is threatening the Muslim world and dividing Islamic states.
Determined to bring the invasion and occupation of Kuwait by Iraq to an end and
The training of Iraqi technicians at a Soviet Navy training base near Riga, Latvia, is
to restore the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Kuwait,
cut short following a Latvian Parliament decision that Iraqi military personnel
should not be trained on Latvian territory.
Noting that the legitimate Government of Kuwait has expressed its readiness to
comply with Resolution 660 (1990),
NOVEMBER 4
Mindful of its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations for the
Iraqi Information Minister Latif Nassif al-Jassem says that Kuwait no longer exists
maintenance of international peace and security,
and that the world should forget about Kuwaiti independence.
Affirming the inherent right of individual or collective self-defense, in response to
NOVEMBER 5
the armed attack by Iraq against Kuwait, in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter,
The government of Bolivia protests to Iraq a raid on the Bolivian diplomatic mission
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
in Kuwait.
1. Determines that Iraq so far has failed to comply with paragraph 2 of Resolution
Italy's Treasury Minister Mario Sarcinelli announces that countries worst hit by the
660 (1990) and has usurped the authority of the legitimate Government of Kuwait;
fallout from the U.N. embargo against Iraq will receive $13,000 million dollars in aid
2. Decides, as a consequence, to take the following measures to secure
from the Gulf Crisis Financial Coordination Group. Beneficiaries include Jordan,
compliance of Iraq with paragraph 2 of Resolution 660 (1990) and to restore the
Egypt, Turkey, Syria and Morocco. The 24 members of the Gulf Crisis Financial
authority of the legitimate Government of Kuwait;
Coordination group are Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France,
3. Decides that all States shall prevent:
Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, the
(a) The import into their territories of all commodities and products originating in
Netherlands, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the
Iraq or Kuwait exported therefrom after the date of the present resolution;
United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.
(b) Any activities by their nationals or in their territories which would promote or
are calculated to promote the export or transshipment of any commodities or
NOVEMBER 7
products from Iraq or Kuwait; and any dealings by their nationals or their flag
Iraq announces that it will free 120 more hostages, most of them Germans, but also
vessels or in their territories in any commodities or products originating in Iraq or
Kuwait and exported therefrom after the date of the present resolution, including
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in particular any transfer of funds to Iraq or Kuwait for the purposes of such
OCTOBER 19
activities or dealings;
(c) The sale or supply by their nationals or from their territories or using their flag
Iraq issues a two-week ultimatum to foreigners living in Iraqi-occupied Kuwait to
sign up with immigration authorities or face sanctions. No reasons for the ultimatum
vessels of any commodities or products, including weapons or any other military
are given.
equipment, whether or not originating in their territories but not including supplies
intended strictly for medical purposes, and, in special humanitarian
OCTOBER 20
circumstances, foodstuffs, to any person or body in Iraq or Kuwait or to any
person or body for the purposes of any business carried on in or operated from
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), meeting in Montevideo, Uruguay, calls for
Iraq or Kuwait, and any activities by their nationals or in their territories which
the "immediate withdrawal of Iraqi troops from Kuwait" and asks "all parliaments
and governments" to support the nine resolutions passed so far by the U.N.
promote or are calculated to promote such sale or supply of such commodities or
Security Council, and to strictly enforce the embargo against Baghdad.
products;
4. Decides that all States shall not make available to the Government of Iraq or to
OCTOBER 22
any commercial, industrial or public utility undertaking in Iraq or Kuwait, any funds or
any other financial or economic resources and shall prevent their nationals and any
King Fahd declares that Saudi Arabia's stance toward "Iraq's criminal aggression
against Kuwait is firm, irrevocable, clear and unambiguous." Fahd states that the
persons within their territories from removing from their territories or otherwise making
stance is not subject to any change or negotiations in any of its details.
available to that Government or to any such undertaking any such funds or resources
and from remitting any other funds to persons or bodies within Iraq or Kuwait, except
French Defense Minister Jean-Pierre Chevènement and U.S. Defense Secretary
payments exclusively for strictly medical or humanitarian purposes and, in special
Cheney in a joint news conference say the United States and France are in
humanitarian circumstances, foodstuffs;
agreement that Saddam Hussein must withdraw his military forces from Kuwait in
5. Calls upon all States, including States non-members of the United Nations, to
compliance with the U.N. resolutions on the Persian Gulf.
act strictly in accordance with the provisions of the present resolution notwithstanding
any contract entered into or license granted before the date of the present resolution;
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6. Decides to establish, in accordance with rule 28 of the provisional rules of
William Webster, Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, says the Gulf
procedure of the Security Council, a Committee of the Security Council consisting of
can't be secure as long as Saddam Hussein rules Iraq, and suggests that it may be
all the members of the Council, to undertake the following tasks and to report on its
necessary to destroy Iraq's weapons arsenal to keep the peace. Pentagon officials
work to the Council with its observations and recommendations:
say the United States intends to send at least 50,000 or perhaps as many as
(a) To examine the reports on the progress of the implementation of the present
100,000 additional troops and several hundred more tanks to the Mideast by the
resolution which will be submitted by the Secretary-General;
end of the year.
(b) To seek from all States further information regarding the action taken by them
The Bulgarian Parliament votes to send a volunteer military unit to join the
concerning the effective implementation of the provisions laid down in the present
multinational forces in the Gulf as part of U.N. pressure against Iraq. The volunteers
resolution;
will form a chemical-warfare and decontamination unit including doctors and
7. Calls upon all States to cooperate fully with the Committee in the fulfillment of
medical support units.
its task, including supplying such information as may be sought by the Committee in
pursuance of the present resolution;
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly adopts a
8. Requests the Secretary-General to provide all necessary assistance to the
resolution by consensus that member nations may not provide parts or services for
the 15 Kuwaiti and one British aircraft seized by Iraq during the invasion of Kuwait.
Committee and to make the necessary arrangements in the Secretariat for the
The Montreal-based U.N. technical agency, which regulates all aspects of
purpose;
international civil aviation, condemns Iraq's looting of the Kuwait International
9. Decides that, notwithstanding paragraphs 4 through 8 above, nothing in the
Airport.
present resolution shall prohibit assistance to the legitimate Government of Kuwait,
and calls upon all States:
OCTOBER 27
(a) To take appropriate measures to protect assets of the legitimate Government
The U.S. Congress votes a moratorium on debt payments by Egypt until March 31,
of Kuwait and its agencies; and
1991, and provides authority for the president to unilaterally cancel all debt to
(b) Not to recognize any regime set up by the occupying Power;
Egypt in acknowledgement of the economic impact of the Gulf crisis on the
10. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the progress of the
economy of Egypt.
implementation of the present resolution, the first report to be submitted within 30
days;
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11. Decides to keep this item on its agenda and to continue its efforts to put an
The U.N. Security Council, in a 13 to 0 vote with Cuba and Yemen abstaining,
early end to the invasion by Iraq.
adopts Resolution 674, which demands an immediate end to hostage-taking and
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nations-have contributed to the air, naval or ground force deployments in Saudi
AUGUST 9, 1990
Arabia and the Gulf region.
U.N. CALLS IRAQ'S ANNEXATION OF KUWAIT ILLEGAL
OCTOBER 9
UNSC RESOLUTION 662
The U.S. State Department reports that the Iraqis have rounded up three more
Americans in occupied-Kuwait and that at least 104 Americans are now being held
by Iraq.
Kuwait's ambassador to the United States, Shaikh Saud Nasir al-Sabah testifying
before the U.S. House of Representatives' Human Rights Caucus, says that Iraqi
soldiers are terrorizing the civilian population of Kuwait and engaging in mass extra-
UNITED NATIONS-By a unanimous vote, on August 9, 1990 the U.N. Security
judicial executions, indiscriminate rapes, and the looting and pillaging of the
Council declared Iraq's annexation of Kuwait illegal and demanded that Iraq
country.
immediately withdraw its forces from that nation.
The Security Council also underscored its determination to restore the sovereignty,
OCTOBER 12
independence and territorial integrity of Kuwait.
Kuwait's ambassador to the U.N., Mohammad Abulhasan, asks the U.N. Secretary-
Following is the text of the resolution:
General to help arrange for shipments of urgently needed medical supplies to
Kuwait. Abulhasan says that the government of Kuwait "is alarmed about the
number of Kuwaiti deaths because of lack of medicines," especially insulin,
antibiotics and blood plasma since the medical supplies were looted by Iraqi forces
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he Security Council,
in the week after the invasion.
Recalling its Resolutions 660 and 661 (1990),
OCTOBER 13
Gravely alarmed by the declaration by Iraq of a "comprehensive and eternal
Leaders of Kuwait convene October 13 to 15 in Jidda, Saudi Arabia, to discuss
merger" with Kuwait,
ways to free their country and to signal Iraqi President Saddam Hussein that Iraq's
invasion and annexation of Kuwait will not be tolerated. "We should focus our
Demanding, once again, that Iraq withdraw immediately and unconditionally
attention on the Kuwait of the future," Kuwaiti Emir, Sheikh Jabir al-Ahmad al-
all its forces to the positions in which they were located on August 1, 1990,
Sabah tells 1,200 Kuwaitis attending the Popular Congress, stressing that
Determined to bring the occupation of Kuwait by Iraq to an end and to restore
democratic reforms will be forthcoming. The current situation in Kuwait is "far
the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Kuwait,
worse than we expected," says one of the organizers of that country's civilian
resistance to the Iraqi invasion. Tareq Al Suwaidan says there have been about 50
Determined also to restore the authority of the legitimate Government of
executions in Kuwait in the past week. Al Suwaidan says civil disobedience is still
Kuwait,
holding; the people are refusing to cooperate in any way with the regime.
1. Decides that annexation of Kuwait by Iraq under any form and whatever
OCTOBER 14
pretext has no legal validity, and is considered null and void;
2. Calls upon all states, international organizations and specialized agencies not
Prime Minister Saad a-Abdallah al Salim al-Sabah, speaking on the second day to
the more than 1,000 Kuwaitis at the Popular Congress in Jidda, says the Kuwaiti
to recognize that annexation, and to refrain from any action or dealing that might be
government will accept no solution less than the full implementation of U.N.
interpreted as an indirect recognition of the annexation;
Security Council resolutions calling for the immediate and unconditional
3. Further demands that Iraq rescind its actions purporting to annex Kuwait;
withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwaiti territory.
4. Decides to keep this item on its agenda and to continue its efforts to put an
early end to the occupation.
OCTOBER 15
The more than 1,000 exiled Kuwaitis attending the Popular Congress, in a final
communiqué, condemn the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait as a criminal aggression and
a violation of international law, including the Arab League and the U.N. charters.
The communiqué calls on all exiled Kuwaitis "to work for the liberation of their
homeland and the expulsion of the invading aggressors."
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political cooperation aimed at the restoration of peace, legality, stability and security
U.N. DEMANDS IRAQ PERMIT FOREIGNERS TO LEAVE
in the Gulf.
UNSC RESOLUTION 664
Iraq says it will not hang Western diplomats for sheltering foreigners, as an official
note sent to embassies had implied.
Iraq says that, as of October 1, foreigners no longer will be given coupons to buy
rationed food.
Sheikh Jabir al-Ahmad al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, addressing the U.N. General
Assembly, pleads for the restoration of the government, people and land of Kuwait.
UNITED NATIONS-The U.N. Security Council on August 18, 1990 issued a
He receives a standing ovation. The Iraqi delegation walks out before the Emir
resolution demanding that Iraq permit foreign nationals to leave Kuwait and Iraq.
begins to speak.
The resolution, passed by a unanimous vote, reaffirms U.N. Security Council
Resolution 662, which declared Iraq's annexation of Kuwait null and void.
SEPTEMBER 28
Following is the text of the resolution:
The Emir of Kuwait meets in Washington with President Bush, other U.S. officials
and congressional leaders.
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OCTOBER I
he Security Council,
The United States Senate passes a resolution supporting President Bush's efforts
Recalling the Iraqi invasion and purported annexation of Kuwait and
"to deter Iraqi aggression."
Resolutions 660, 661 and 662,
OCTOBER 3
Deeply concerned for the safety and well-being of third State nationals in Iraq
The foreign ministers of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) meeting
and Kuwait,
at the United Nations strongly condemn Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, declare the
Recalling the obligations of Iraq in this regard under international law,
annexation null and void, and firmly demand that Iraq abide by the Security
Council's resolutions. The OIC final communiqué calls upon Iraq "to cease
Welcoming the efforts of the Secretary-General to pursue urgent consultations
forthwith its campaign of repression in the occupied Kuwaiti territory; release
with the Government of Iraq following the concern and anxiety expressed by the
immediately all third country nationals and hostages taken by it; and facilitate their
members of the Council on August 17, 1990,
return to their countries of origin in conditions of safety and honor."
Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter,
Amnesty International accuses Iraqi soldiers of torturing and executing scores of
1. Demands that Iraq permit and facilitate the immediate departure from
people in Kuwait since Iraq invaded Kuwait August 2. The report is based on
interviews with victims and eyewitnesses of abuses.
Kuwait and Iraq of the nationals of third countries and grant immediate and
continuing access of consular officials to such nationals;
2. Further demands that Iraq take no action to jeopardize the safety, security or
OCTOBER 4
health of such nationals;
In a letter to the U.N. Secretary-General, the Kuwaiti government-in-exile accuses
3. Reaffirms its decision in Resolution 662 (1990) that annexation of Kuwait by
the Iraqi occupation authorities of pursuing a campaign to alter the demographic
structure of Kuwait.
Iraq is null and void, and therefore, demands that the Government of Iraq rescind
its orders for the closure of diplomatic and consular missions in Kuwait and the
More than 100 foreign ministers and heads of U.N. delegations belonging to the
withdrawal of the immunity of their personnel, and refrain from any such actions in
non-aligned movement issue a statement calling Iraq's actions in the Gulf
the future;
"unacceptable" and demand its immediate and unconditional withdrawal from
4. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on compliance with
Kuwait. They call on all countries "to strictly adhere to the provisions of relevant
this resolution at the earliest possible time.
Security Council resolutions."
OCTOBER 5
U.S. Defense Secretary Richard Cheney says that Iraq has deployed in excess of
350,000 personnel-more than 20 divisions in occupied-Kuwait and southern Iraq.
Cheney says that 25 nations-including Egypt, Syria, Morocco and other Arab
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AUGUST 25, 1990
Oil prices reach a nine-year high.
U.N. VOTES TO ENFORCE SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAQ
Saudi Arabia ends oil supplies to Jordan and orders the departure of Jordanian and
UNSC RESOLUTION 665
Yemeni diplomats for "activities which undermine the security of the Kingdom and
its safety, and which are incompatible with the code of conduct and rules of
diplomatic service."
SEPTEMBER 23
Iraq warns that it will launch an all-out war against multinational forces arrayed
defensively against Iraq, if it judges the U.N. trade embargo is about to "strangle"
UNITED NATIONS-The U.N. Security Council voted on August 25, 1990 to
the Iraqi people. The Iraqi communiqué mentions Israel and Mideast oil fields as
authorize Member States cooperating with the Government of Kuwait to use
potential targets.
measures commensurate with specific circumstances to ensure that sanctions
against Iraq are implemented.
An Iraqi plane chartered by the destination countries, flies 150 Western women and
children to London, on the last flight of an airlift that has evacuated thousands.
Resolution 665, adopted 13 to 0 with Cuba and Yemen abstaining, was co-
sponsored by Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, Finland, France, the United Kingdom, the
Western intelligence reports say Iraq now has 360,000 troops in and around
United States and Zaire.
Kuwait.
Following is the text of the resolution:
SEPTEMBER 24
French President Francois Mitterrand condemns Iraq for its invasion of Kuwait; he
tells the U.N. General Assembly that anarchy will replace governments if Saddam
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he Security Council,
Hussein's aggression is allowed to stand.
Recalling its Resolutions 660 (1990), 661 (1990), 662 (1990) and 664 (1990)
Iraq declares the Kuwaiti dinar invalid and withdraws it from circulation. Iraq says it
and demanding their full and immediate implementation,
will reimburse holders of the currency with its own dinars.
Having decided in Resolution 661 (1990) to impose economic sanctions under
The Iranian news agency, IRNA, says that 29 people have been arrested for trying
Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
to smuggle food to Iraq.
Determined to bring an end to the occupation of Kuwait by Iraq which imperils
SEPTEMBER 25
the existence of a Member State and to restore the legitimate authority, the
The U.N. Security Council, by a vote of 14 to 1, adopts Resolution 670, which
sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Kuwait which requires the
requires each member state to impose an air transport embargo against Iraq and
speedy implementation of the above resolutions,
occupied-Kuwait. Cuba casts the dissenting vote. The resolution is sponsored by
Deploring the loss of innocent life stemming from the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait
the United States, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, Finland, France, Romania, the Soviet
Union, Great Britain and Zaire.
and determined to prevent further such losses,
Gravely alarmed that Iraq continues to refuse to comply with Resolutions 660
Soviet Foreign Minister Shevardnadze, in an address to the U.N. General
(1990), 661 (1990), 662 (1990), and 664 (1990) and in particular at the conduct of
Assembly, urges Iraq to "come to its senses" and warns that its illegal occupation of
Kuwait will not be tolerated and that the United Nations "has the power to suppress
the Government of Iraq in using Iraqi flag vessels to export oil,
acts of aggression."
1. Calling upon those Member States cooperating with the Government of
Kuwait which are deploying maritime forces to the area to use such measures
World Bank President Barber Conable announces the formation of an emergency
assistance program to help resettle hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing Iraq
commensurate to the specific circumstance as may be necessary under the
and occupied-Kuwait.
authority of the Security Council to halt all inward and outward maritime shipping
in order to inspect and verify their cargoes and destinations and to ensure strict
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implementation of the provisions related to such shipping laid down in Resolution
661 (1990);
Foreign ministers of the European Community and the Gulf Cooperation Council
meet in New York and adopt a joint statement reiterating their strong condemnation
2. Invites Member States accordingly to cooperate as may be necessary to
of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The statement reaffirms their pledge of diplomatic and
ensure compliance with the provisions of Resolution 661 (1990) with maximum
use of political and diplomatic measures, in accordance with paragraph 1 above;
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3. Requests all States to provide in accordance with the Charter such
The Russian parliament-the governing body of the Russian Federation-urges the
assistance as may be required by the States referred to in paragraph 1 of this
Soviet leadership to suspend that nation's 1972 treaty of friendship with Iraq and to
resolution;
withdraw all military advisors from that nation.
4. Further requests the States concerned to coordinate their actions in pursuit
of the above paragraphs of this resolution using as appropriate mechanisms of the
SEPTEMBER 13
Military Staff Committee and after consultation with the Secretary-General to
The United States announces in Geneva that it will provide up to $28 million of
submit reports to the Security Council and its Committee established under
humanitarian assistance to ease the plight of displaced persons fleeing Iraq and
Resolution 661 (1990) to facilitate the monitoring of the implementation of this
Kuwait.
resolution;
The U.N. Security Council passes Resolution 666, which sets procedures for
5. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
determining the extent of humanitarian need for food supplies among the civilian
populations of Iraq and Kuwait.
Japan pledges to contribute $3,000 million in additional support of the international
effort against Iraq in the Gulf, or a total of $4,000 million in military and economic
aid.
SEPTEMBER 14
Iraqi soldiers invade the residence of the French ambassador in Kuwait, seizing the
French military attaché and other civilians in contravention of the Geneva
Convention and international law. The French attaché is released later.
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher orders the 7th Armored Brigade and
supporting aircraft to Saudi Arabia.
SEPTEMBER 15
France orders more troops to Saudi Arabia, bringing the total committed to the Gulf
region to more than 13,000.
SEPTEMBER 16
The U.N. Security Council unanimously passes Resolution 667, condemning Iraq's
violation of diplomatic premises in Kuwait.
Iraqi television shows President Bush's videotaped speech to the Iraqi people
explaining the reason for the world's condemnation of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.
SEPTEMBER 17
Approximately 500 Senegalese soldiers leave Senegal for Saudi Arabia to help in
that country's defense.
The EC member states expel Iraqi military attachés to protest the Iraqi invasion of
the diplomatic missions of France, Belgium and the Netherlands in Kuwait. Great
Britain expels some Iraqi Embassy personnel.
SEPTEMBER 20
French forces begin troop movement to Saudi Arabia to join the multinational
force.
The Asian Games in Beijing ban Iraqi participation.
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SEPTEMBER 13, 1990
More Western women and children are freed from Iraq and occupied Kuwait, but
U.N. ACTS TO FULFILL IRAQ, KUWAIT FOOD NEEDS
hundreds are held back. There are now an estimated 11,000 Westerners being held
in the two states.
UNSC RESOLUTION 666
In Jidda, U.S. Secretary of State Baker says "some sort of regional security
structure" must be created to forestall future aggression and instability in the region.
He says such a security arrangement must be conceived "in full cooperation with
the nations in the region."
SEPTEMBER 7
UNITED NATIONS-The U.N. Security Council voted September 13, 1990 to
The United States places Iraq on a list of states sponsoring terrorism.
establish a procedure for determining the humanitarian need for food supplies
EC foreign ministers in an emergency meeting approve aid to rescue the economies
among the civilian populations of Kuwait and Iraq.
of countries hardest hit in the crisis. The Spanish foreign minister tells reporters that
Resolution 666, passed by a 13 to 2 vote, emphasizes that foodstuffs should be
Jordan, Egypt and Turkey will benefit from the EC aid package.
provided through the United Nations in cooperation with the International
The Jordanian news agency says more than 600,000 people have fled Iraq and
Committee of the Red Cross or other appropriate humanitarian agencies. It also
Kuwait since the invasion.
specifies that humanitarian agencies distribute or supervise the distribution of such
foodstuffs to ensure that they reach the intended beneficiaries.
SEPTEMBER 10
Following is the text of the resolution:
President Bush and Soviet President Gorbachev, following their meeting in
Helsinki, warn Saddam Hussein that they will consider unspecified "additional"
steps against Iraq if he does not heed U.N. demands to withdraw his army from
Kuwait.
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he Security Council,
SEPTEMBER II
Recalling its Resolution 661 (1990), paragraphs 3 (c) and 4 of which apply,
except in humanitarian circumstances, to foodstuffs,
American, European and Arab navy commanders and officials from 20 nations
agree to coordinate patrols in the Gulf to better enforce the U.N. sanctions against
Recognizing that circumstances may arise in which it will be necessary for
Iraq.
foodstuffs to be supplied to the civilian population in Iraq or Kuwait in order to
Concerned that President Saddam Hussein is starving third country nationals, the
relieve human suffering,
U.N. Sanctions Committee discusses procedures for humanitarian food shipments
Noting that in this respect the Committee established under paragraph 6 of that
into Iraq and Kuwait. The committee is responding to a request from India to send
resolution has received communications from several Member States,
food to Indian nationals and other Asians stranded in Iraq and Kuwait. Indian
authorities estimate that hundreds of thousands of their citizens are still in the region
Emphasizing that it is for the Security Council, alone or acting through the
and have access to very few foodstuffs.
Committee, to determine whether humanitarian circumstances have arisen,
Greece and Switzerland withdraw their remaining diplomats from Iraqi-occupied
Deeply concerned that Iraq has failed to comply with its obligations under
Kuwait. Switzerland accuses the Iraqi army of tolerating looting and a breakdown of
Security Council Resolution 664 (1990) in respect of the safety and well-being of
law and order in Kuwait.
third State nationals, and reaffirming that Iraq retains full responsibility in this regard
under international humanitarian law including, where applicable, the Fourth
President Bush tells a joint session of Congress that "a new partnership of nations"
Geneva Convention,
stands aligned against Iraq's occupation of Kuwait and VOWS that "we will not let
this aggression stand." He insists that Iraq must withdraw from Kuwait
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
"immediately-and without condition" and restore Kuwait's legitimate
1. Decides that in order to make the necessary determination whether or not
government.
for the purposes of paragraph 3 (c) and paragraph 4 of Resolution 661 (1990)
humanitarian circumstances have arisen, the Committee shall keep the situation
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regarding foodstuffs in Iraq and Kuwait under constant review;
U.N. officials say the Iraqis are refusing to permit food shipments to go directly to
2. Expects Iraq to comply with its obligations under Security Council
foreign nationals trapped in Iraq and Kuwait.
Resolution 664 (1990) in respect of third State nationals and reaffirms that Iraq
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remains fully responsible for their safety and well-being in accordance with
AUGUST 26
international humanitarian law including, where applicable, the Fourth Geneva
Soviet Foreign Minister Shevardnadze says that while Moscow will not object if
Convention;
other countries, including the United States, use military means to back up the U.N.
3. Requests, for the purposes of paragraphs 1 and 2 of this resolution, that the
embargo, the Soviets "have no such plans to use force or take part in such an
Secretary-General seek urgently, and on a continuing basis, information from
operation."
relevant United Nations and other appropriate humanitarian agencies and all other
sources on the availability of food in Iraq and Kuwait, such information to be
The United Nations announces that Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar will
communicated by the Secretary-General to the Committee regularly;
meet August 30 in Jordan with Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz to discuss the Gulf
4. Requests further that in seeking and supplying such information particular
crisis.
attention will be paid to such categories of persons who might suffer specially, such
as children under 15 years of age, expectant mothers, maternity cases, the sick and
AUGUST 27
the elderly;
Qatar opens up its territory to foreign forces.
5. Decides that if the Committee, after receiving the reports from the Secretary-
In response to Iraq's illegal order closing the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait, the State
General, determines that circumstances have arisen in which there is an urgent
Department announces that "the number of authorized Iraqi personnel at Iraq's
humanitarian need to supply foodstuffs to Iraq or Kuwait in order to relieve human
Embassy in Washington will be reduced from the current 55 to 19." The U.S.
suffering, it will report promptly to the Council its decision as to how such need
measure is taken "in strict accordance with U.S. and international law," the State
should be met;
Department says.
6. Directs the Committee that in formulating its decisions it should bear in mind
that foodstuffs should be provided through the United Nations in cooperation with
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the International Committee of the Red Cross or other appropriate humanitarian
Kuwait is formally absorbed into Iraq's administrative structure, becoming its 19th
agencies and distributed by them or under their supervision in order to ensure that
province. Iraqi troops forcibly enter the Moroccan Embassy in Kuwait and remove
they reach the intended beneficiaries;
its staff to Baghdad.
7. Requests the Secretary-General to use his good offices to facilitate the
delivery and distribution of foodstuffs to Kuwait and Iraq in accordance with the
AUGUST 31
provisions of this and other relevant resolutions;
Iraqi authorities continue to put obstacles in the path of foreign nationals who wish
8. Recalls that Resolution 661 (1990) does not apply to supplies intended
to leave Iraq and Kuwait, and again change the rules for foreigners who wish to
strictly for medical purposes, but in this connection recommends that medical
depart.
supplies should be exported under the strict supervision of the Government of the
exporting State or by appropriate humanitarian agencies.
SEPTEMBER 4
Kuwait's ambassador to the United Nations, Mohammad Abulhasan, says Iraqi
occupation forces in Kuwait have mounted a "looting and plundering" operation
designed "to achieve nothing less than the complete removal of all Kuwaiti assets."
President Abdou Diouf announces that Senegalese troops will join the multinational
force in Saudi Arabia.
SEPTEMBER 5
President Saddam Hussein calls for an Islamic holy war against U.S. forces in the
Gulf and for the overthrow of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia.
Britain pledges to contribute to a fund to share costs of the Gulf operation to protect
Saudi Arabia against Iraq.
Japan joins the Soviet Union in calling on Iraq to free all foreign hostages and
withdraw its troops from Kuwait. It is the first time in more than 50 years that these
two countries have issued a joint statement on an international issue.
Kuwait's government-in-exile drafts legislation that could pay up to $55 million a
month in living allowances for Kuwaiti refugees. Kuwaiti officials estimate there are
160,000 Kuwaitis exiled in Saudi Arabia and 60,000 in other Gulf states.
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Forty Britons and over 20 U.S., West German and French citizens are rounded up
SEPTEMBER 16,1990
and moved to Iraq.
U.N. CONDEMNS IRAQI ABUSES OF DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS
AUGUST 19
UNSC RESOLUTION 667
Saddam Hussein offers to release foreign detainees if President Bush offers written
guarantees that U.S. forces will be withdrawn from Saudi Arabia and the economic
boycott against Iraq is ended. Saddam leaves no doubt that the foreigners would be
used as shields. "Their presence, along with Iraqi families, as vital targets, may
prevent military aggression," he says.
The French government, alarmed by reports about its citizens being sequestered in
UNITED NATIONS-The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously on
Baghdad, orders its fleet in the Gulf to use force if necessary to ensure compliance
September 16, 1990 to condemn Iraq's violations of diplomatic premises in Kuwait
with U.N. sanctions against Iraq.
and the abduction of diplomatic personnel and other foreign nationals from these
premises.
AUGUST 20
The Security Council also announced that it will consult urgently on further
President Bush calls Iraq's restrictions on "innocent civilians from many countries"
concrete measures that it can take in response to Iraq's continued violations of the
unacceptable and an "offense against all norms of international behavior." He
U.N. Charter, UNSC resolutions and international law.
urges Iraq's leaders to "release all foreigners now" and "give them the right to
come and go as they wish." For the first time since the crisis began, President Bush
Following is the text of the resolution:
refers to the detained foreigners as "hostages."
AUGUST 21
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he Security Council,
Iraqi troops begin rounding up Western nationals from their homes at gunpoint.
Reaffirming its Resolutions 660 (1990), 661 (1990), 662 (1990), 664 (1990),
AUGUST 22
665 (1990) and 666 (1990),
Foreign ministers of the European Community reject Iraq's August 24 deadline for
Recalling the Vienna Conventions of April 18, 1961 on diplomatic relations
the closure of foreign embassies in Kuwait.
and of April 24, 1963 on consular relations, to both of which Iraq is a party,
AUGUST 23
Considering that the decision of Iraq to order the closure of diplomatic and
The European Community announces that it has approved spending $1.3 million
consular missions in Kuwait and to withdraw the immunity and privileges of these
to help fly refugees out of Jordan and to give financial aid to Turkey and other
missions and their personnel is contrary to the decisions of the Security Council, the
countries whose economies have been badly hit by the Gulf crisis.
international Conventions mentioned above and international law,
Deeply Concerned that Iraq, notwithstanding the decisions of the Security
AUGUST 24
Council and the provisions of the Conventions mentioned above, has committed
The United States, recognizing the burden on Jordan caused by the tens of
acts of violence against diplomatic missions and their personnel in Kuwait,
thousands of persons fleeing Iraq and Kuwait, makes available $1 million to help
meet urgent humanitarian needs in Jordan.
Outraged at recent violations by Iraq of diplomatic premises in Kuwait and at
the abduction of personnel enjoying diplomatic immunity and foreign nationals
Twenty-five foreign missions in Kuwait refuse to comply with Iraq's demand that
who were present in these premises,
they close; Iraqi troops surround nine, including the U.S. and British missions.
Considering that the above actions by Iraq constitute aggressive acts and a
Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev sends an urgent message to Saddam Hussein,
flagrant violation of its international obligations which strike at the root of the
warning that the Gulf situation is "extremely dangerous." Breaking his silence on
conduct of international relations in accordance with the Charter of the United
enforcing Iraqi sanctions, Gorbachev signals that he is ready to back additional
Nations,
méasures to toughen the U.N. embargo against Iraq.
Recalling that Iraq is fully responsible for any use of violence against foreign
AUGUST 25
nationals or against any diplomatic or consular mission in Kuwait or its personnel,
The U.N. Security Council, in a sweeping 13 to 0 vote with Cuba and Yemen
Determined to ensure respect for its decisions and for Article 25 of the Charter
abstaining, adopts Resolution 665 authorizing "measures as may be necessary"
of the United Nations,
including military action to enforce the economic embargo against Iraq."
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Further considering that the grave nature of Iraq's actions, which constitute a
Algeria) and one is not present (Tunisia). Jordan, Mauritania and Syria express
new escalation of its violations of international law, obliges the Council not only to
"reservations."
express its immediate reaction but also to consult urgently to take further concrete
NATO ministers in Brussels give U.S. Gulf deployment "strong support" and
measures to ensure Iraq's compliance with the Council's resolutions,
endorse actions by other members, including naval commitments by France and
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
Britain and decisions by Italy, Spain and Portugal to provide air bases.
1. Strongly condemns aggressive acts perpetrated by Iraq against diplomatic
The United States extends all sanctions on Iraq to Kuwait.
premises and personnel in Kuwait, including the abduction of foreign nationals who
The emergency Arab summit votes to send a pan-Arab force to defend Saudi
were present in those premises;
Arabia. All the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, Lebanon, Syria, Morocco,
2. Demands the immediate release of those foreign nationals as well as all
Somalia and Djibouti vote in favor; Iraq and Libya oppose; Algeria and Yemen
nationals mentioned in Resolution 664 (1990);
abstain. Australia and Canada announce they will send warships to the Gulf. The
3. Further demands that Iraq immediately and fully comply with its
Iraqis inform all diplomatic missions in Kuwait to leave by August 24.
international obligations under Resolutions 660 (1990), 662 (1990) and 664
(1990) of the Security Council, the Vienna Conventions on diplomatic and
AUGUST II
consular relations and international law;
Egyptian and Moroccan troops begin landing in Saudi Arabia to guard against the
4. Further demands that Iraq immediately protect the safety and well-being of
threat of an Iraqi invasion. Syrian officials say Damascus will probably take part in
diplomatic and consular personnel and premises in Kuwait and in Iraq and take no
the joint Islamic effort.
action to hinder the diplomatic and consular missions in the performance of their
functions, including access to their nationals and the protection of their person and
AUGUST 12
interests;
President Bush says he will order U.S. forces to interdict Iraqi oil exports and all
5. Reminds all States that they are obliged to observe strictly Resolutions 661
imports to that country except some food shipments.
(1990), 662 (1990), 664 (1990), 665 (1990) and 666 (1990);
6. Decides to consult urgently to take further concrete measures as soon as
AUGUST 13
possible, under Chapter VII of the Charter, in response to Iraq's continued violation
Pakistan and the Netherlands agree to send forces to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
of the Charter, of resolutions of the Council and of international law.
AUGUST 14
King Hussein meets Saddam in Baghdad, then flies to Washington to confer with
President Bush. Five thousand Syrian and Moroccan troops deploy in Saudi
Arabia; Syrian President Hafiz al-Assad expresses his country's support for the U.S.
deployment. U.N. Security Council permanent members meet to discuss setting up
a U.N. force to enforce the trade embargo on Iraq. The British Navy begins
challenging Gulf shipping.
AUGUST 16
Saddam threatens to intern all 4,000 Britons and 2,000 Americans in Kuwait; they
are told to assemble at two hotels in the city. After meeting with Jordan's King
Hussein, President Bush says Jordan has reaffirmed its commitment to observe
U.N. sanctions. President Bush orders the U.S. Navy to intercept shipping to or
from Iraq and Kuwait.
AUGUST 17
The speaker of Iraq's Parliament, Sadi Mahdi, announces that citizens of
"aggressive" nations will not be released until the threat of war against Iraq ends.
AUGUST 18
The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopts Resolution 664 demanding that
Iraq "permit and facilitate the immediate departure from Kuwait and Iraq" of all
foreigners.
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Canada and Japan announce embargoes on Iraqi- and Kuwaiti-origin oil, among
SEPTEMBER 24, 1990
other sanctions. The European Community adopts similar sanctions.
U.N. COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE REQUESTS FOR AID
AUGUST 6
UNSC RESOLUTION 669
Iraqi troops begin rounding up British and American citizens from hotels and houses
in Kuwait City and transferring them to Iraq.
King Fahd invites friendly forces to Saudi Arabia to reinforce its defenses; President
Bush orders a squadron of F-15 fighters to a Saudi air base, along with the 82nd
Airborne Division.
UNITED NATIONS-The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously on
The U.N. votes 13 to 0 for wide-ranging sanctions against Iraq. U.S. Chargé
September 24, 1990 to entrust the Committee established under Resolution 661 to
d'Affaires Joseph Wilson meets with Saddam Hussein in Baghdad and reiterates
examine requests for assistance under Article 50 of the U.N. Charter and to make
Washington's demand for the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait. Saddam
recommendations concerning action. In Resolution 661, the Security Council
announces his seizure of Kuwait is "irreversible."
called on all states to prevent trade with Iraq and Kuwait.
AUGUST 7
Following is the text of the resolution:
Saudi Arabia shuts down the Yanbu oil pipeline; Turkey shuts oil pipelines from
Iraq to the Mediterranean. Thousands of U.S. troops prepare to move to Saudi
bases.
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he Security Council,
For the first time in its history, neutral Switzerland decides to join with the
Recalling its Resolution 661 (1990) of August 6, 1990,
international community and apply sanctions against Iraq.
Recalling also Article 50 of the Charter of the United Nations,
Venezuela tells Washington that OPEC will make up the oil shortfall caused by the
international embargo of Iraq and Kuwait.
Conscious of the fact that an increasing number of requests for assistance have
been received under the provisions of Article 50 of the Charter of the United
AUGUST 8
Nations,
In a nationally televised speech, President Bush officially announces the
Entrusts the Committee established under Resolution 661 (1990) concerning
deployment of troops to the Middle East, saying, "The sovereign independence of
the situation between Iraq and Kuwait with the task of examining requests for
Saudi Arabia is of vital interest to the United States." He stresses that
assistance under the provisions of Article 50 of the Charter of the United Nations
"appeasement does not work. U.S. policy is guided by four principles: the demand
and making recommendations to the President of the Security Council for
for the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait; restoration of the legitimate
appropriate action.
government of Kuwait; the U.S. commitment to peace and stability in the Gulf; and
the protection of American lives in the region."
Iraq announces annexation of Kuwait.
Britain sends additional air and naval units to defend Saudi Arabia.
AUGUST 9
The U.N Security Council rejects Iraq's annexation of Kuwait, voting 15 to 0. The
Security Council sets up a special committee to monitor compliance with sanctions
against Iraq.
AUGUST 10
Iraq calls for a "holy war" against Americans and Israelis, and orders the closing of
all embassies in Kuwait.
The Arab League votes to send a peacekeeping force to Saudi Arabia. Twelve
members vote in favor, three oppose (Iraq, Libya, PLO), two abstain (Yemen,
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JULY 27
U.N. IMPOSES AIR TRANSPORT EMBARGO ON IRAQ
The U.S. Senate votes to cut off all farm credits to Iraq and to prohibit transfers of
UNSC RESOLUTION 670
munitions and military applicable technology.
JULY 31
Intelligence sources report enormous Iraqi troop buildup, with nearly 100,000
troops massed along the border with Kuwait-about five times the size of the
Kuwaiti army. Representatives of Iraq and Kuwait meet in Saudi Arabia to begin
UNITED NATIONS-The U.N. Security Council on September 25, 1990 adopted
negotiations on the oil fields along the border, but talks break down after two hours.
a resolution to impose an air transport embargo against Iraq and occupied-Kuwait.
AUGUST I
The U.N. resolution, passed by a vote of 14 to 1, required that each Member State
Talks between Iraq and Kuwait collapse; Iraqi troops mass on the Kuwaiti border.
take all necessary measures to ensure that aircraft registered in its territory or
operated by someone living in its territory comply with the U.N. economic sanctions
AUGUST 2
against Iraq.
Iraqi troops cross the border into Kuwait, quickly gaining control of the country. The
Co-sponsoring the resolution were Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, Finland, France,
Emir flees to Saudi Arabia. A new "Provisional Free Government" closes all ports
Romania, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and Zaire.
and the airport, bans foreign travel, imposes a curfew and cuts off
telecommunications with the outside world.
Following is the text of the resolution:
An emergency session of the U.N. Security Council votes 14 to 0 to condemn Iraq,
urge a cease-fire and demand the withdrawal of Iraqi troops from Kuwait. The
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Soviet Union, a major supplier of arms to Iraq, votes in favor of the resolution and
he Security Council,
announces an arms embargo against that country.
Reaffirming its Resolutions 660 (1990), 661 (1990), 662 (1990), 664 (1990),
Kuwait's ambassador to the United States strongly condemns Iraq's invasion of
665 (1990), 666 (1990) and 667 (1990),
Kuwait and makes a worldwide appeal for military assistance.
Condemning Iraq's continued occupation of Kuwait, its failure to rescind its
President George Bush strongly condemns the invasion as "naked aggression" and
actions and end its purported annexation and its holding of third State nationals
calls for Iraq's "immediate and unconditional withdrawal.' President Bush signs an
against their will, in flagrant violation of Resolutions 660 (1990), 662 (1990), 664
executive order to ban all trade with Iraq and freeze the assets of both Iraq and
(1990) and 667 (1990) and of international humanitarian law;
Kuwait, and calls on other governments to take similar action. Both the U.S. Senate
and House of Representatives move quickly to condemn Baghdad and to endorse
Condemning further the treatment by Iraqi forces of Kuwaiti nationals,
President Bush's embargo.
including measures to force them to leave their own country and mistreatment of
persons and property in Kuwait in violation of international law;
AUGUST 3
Noting with grave concern the persistent attempts to evade the measures laid
The Iraqi army pushes toward Saudi Arabia. President Bush issues a stern warning
down in Resolution 661 (1990);
to the Iraqis not to invade the Kingdom. Saddam Hussein announces he will meet
with the Emir of Kuwait in two days and pledges a withdrawal of Iraqi troops
Further noting that a number of States have limited the number of Iraqi
beginning the same day. Baghdad begins jamming international broadcasts.
diplomatic and consular officials in their countries and that others are planning to do
U.S. Secretary of State James A. Baker and Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard
so;
Shevardnadze issue an unprecedented joint statement condemning the invasion of
Determined to ensure by all necessary means the strict and complete
Kuwait by Iraq.
application of the measures laid down in Resolution 661 (1990);
Belgium, France, Britain and Luxembourg join efforts to freeze Kuwaiti assets in
Determined to ensure respect for its decisions and the provisions of Articles 25
their countries. The Iraqi invasion is condemned by the European Community
and 48 of the Charter of the United Nations;
(EC), Luxembourg, Austria, Greece, Spain and Brazil.
Affirming that any acts of the Government of Iraq which are contrary to the
above-mentioned resolutions or to Articles 25 or 48 of the Charter of the United
AUGUST 4
Satellite photos indicate reinforcement, not withdrawal, of Iraqi troops in Kuwait.
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Nations, such as Decree No. 377 of the Revolution Command Council of Iraq of
Iraqi President Saddam Hussein accuses Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates
September 16, 1990, are null and void;
(UAE) of exceeding production levels set by the Organization of Petroleum
Reaffirming its determination to ensure compliance with Security Council
Exporting Countries (OPEC) and driving down the price of crude oil. Hussein says
resolutions by maximum use of political and diplomatic means;
the move has cost Iraq $14,000 million in lost oil revenue and threatens use of force
to halt overproduction.
Welcoming the Secretary-General's use of his good offices to advance a
peaceful solution based on the relevant Security Council resolutions and noting
JULY 18
with appreciation his continuing efforts to this end;
The National Assembly of Kuwait votes to send various high officials to Arab
Underlining to the Government of Iraq that its continued failure to comply with
capitals to present the Kuwaiti position. King Fahd of Saudi Arabia telephones
the terms of Resolutions 660 (1990), 661 (1990), 662 (1990), 664 (1990), 666
Saddam Hussein and urges restraint.
(1990) and 667 (1990) could lead to further serious action by the Council under
The State Department reiterates that U.S. policy in the Gulf is "to ensure the free
the Charter of the United Nations, including under Chapter VII;
flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz and to defend the principle of freedom of
Recalling the provisions of Article 103 of the Charter of the United Nations;
navigation."
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations;
JULY 19
1. Calls upon all States to carry out their obligations to ensure strict and
The Kuwaiti foreign minister delivers a letter to the Arab League responding to Iraqi
complete compliance with Resolution 661 (1990) and in particular paragraphs 3, 4
charges and calling for Arab League arbitration of the border dispute.
and 5 thereof;
2. Confirms that Resolution 661 (1990) applies to all means of transport,
JULY 20
including aircraft;
Kuwait puts its armed forces on alert.
3. Decides that all States, notwithstanding the existence of any rights or
obligations conferred or imposed by any international agreement or any contract
JULY 22
entered into or any license or permit granted before the date of the present
The Iraqi foreign minister meets with President Hosni Mubarak of Eygpt in Cairo.
resolution, shall deny permission to any aircraft to take off from their territory if the
NATO military attachés in Kuwait, who are visiting Iraq, report seeing tanks on
aircraft would carry any cargo to or from Iraq or Kuwait other than food in
railway cars moving south and 2,000 to 3,000 trucks transporting 30,000 troops
humanitarian circumstances, subject to authorization by the Council or the
toward the border.
Committee established by Resolution 661 (1990) and in accordance with
Resolution 666 (1990), or supplies intended strictly for medical purposes or solely
JULY 23
for UNIIMOG;
Saudi Arabian military forces in the northern and eastern command areas are put
4. Decides further that all States shall deny permission to any aircraft destined
on alert. President Mubarak and Jordan's King Hussein confer on tensions in the
to land in Iraq or Kuwait, whatever its State of registration, to overfly its territory
Gulf.
unless:
(a) The aircraft lands at an airfield designated by that State outside Iraq or
JULY 24
Kuwait in order to permit its inspection to ensure that there is no cargo on
President Mubarak travels to Baghdad and Kuwait to mediate and propose a
board in violation of Resolution 661 (1990) or the present resolution, and for
meeting of Arab foreign ministers in Cairo. At an emergency OPEC session in
this purpose the aircraft may be detained for as long as necessary; or
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(b) The particular flight has been approved by the Committee established by
members.
Resolution 661 (1990); or
(c) The flight is certified by the United Nations as solely for the purposes of
JULY 25
UNIIMOG;
U.S. Ambassador-designate to Kuwait Edward Gnehm tells the Senate Foreign
5. Decides that each State shall take all necessary measures to ensure that any
Relations Committee that the United States is "deeply concerned" about Iraq's
aircraft registered in its territory or operated by an operator who has his principal
intentions and recent actions in the Gulf.
place of business or permanent residence in its territory complies with the provisions
of Resolution 661 (1990) and the present resolution;
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6. Decides further that all States shall notify in a timely fashion the Committee
OPEC agreements for tough production and export limits are formalized. Kuwait
established by Resolution 661 (1990) of any flight between its territory and Iraq or
and the UAE pledge to abide by the agreement.
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Kuwait to which the requirement to land in paragraph 4 above does not apply, and
the purpose for such a flight;
7. Calls upon all States to cooperate in taking such measures as may be
necessary, consistent with international law, including the Chicago Convention, to
ensure the effective implementation of the provisions of Resolution 661 (1990) or
the present resolution;
8. Calls upon all States to detain any ships of Iraqi registry which enter their
ports and which are being or have been used in violation of Resolution 661 (1990),
or to deny such ships entrance to their ports-except in circumstances recognized
under international law as necessary to safeguard human life;
9. Reminds all States of their obligations under Resolution 661 (1990) with
regard to the freezing of Iraqi assets, and the protection of the assets of the
legitimate Government of Kuwait and its agencies, located within their territory and
to report to the Committee established under Resolution 661 (1990) regarding
those assets;
10. Calls upon all States to provide to the Committee established by
Resolution 661 (1990) information regarding the action taken by them to
implement the provisions laid down in the present resolution;
11. Affirms that the United Nations Organization, the specialized agencies and
other international organizations in the United Nations system are required to take
such measures as may be necessary to give effect to the terms of Resolution 661
(1990) and this resolution;
12. Decides to consider, in the event of evasion of the provisions of Resolution
661 (1990) or of the present resolution by a State or its nationals or through its
territory, measures directed at the State in question to prevent such evasion;
13. Reaffirms that the Fourth Geneva Convention applies to Kuwait and that
as a High Contracting Party to the Convention Iraq is bound to comply fully with all
its terms and in particular is liable under the Convention in respect of the grave
breaches committed by it, as are individuals who commit or order the commission
of grave breaches.
THE GULF CRISIS:
A CHRONOLOGY
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UNSC DEMANDS END TO HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES
UNSC RESOLUTION 674
UNITED NATIONS-The U.N. Security Council on October 29, 1990 called on
states to collect evidence of Iraqi abuses of human rights in Kuwait and of financial
losses caused by the invasion.
The resolution, adopted by a vote of 13 to 0 with Cuba and Yemen abstaining,
demanded an immediate end to hostage-taking. It called on Iraq to ensure
immediate access to food, water and basic services necessary to the protection of
Kuwaitis and third country nationals in Iraq and Kuwait, including diplomats.
It reminded Iraq that, under international law, it is responsible for any loss, damage
or injury of Kuwaitis and foreign nationals resulting from the invasion or occupation
of Kuwait.
Following is the text of the resolution:
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he Security Council,
Recalling its Resolutions 660 (1990), 661 (1990), 662 (1990), 664 (1990),
665 (1990), 666 (1990), 667 (1990) and 670 (1990),
Stressing the urgent need for the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of
all Iraqi forces from Kuwait, for the restoration of Kuwait's sovereignty,
independence and territorial integrity, and of the authority of its legitimate
government,
Condemning the actions by the Iraqi authorities and occupying forces to take
third State nationals hostage and to mistreat and oppress Kuwaiti and third State
nationals, and the other actions reported to the Council such as the destruction of
Kuwaiti demographic records, forced departure of Kuwaitis, and relocation of
population in Kuwait and the unlawful destruction and seizure of public and private
property in Kuwait including hospital supplies and equipment, in violation of the
decisions of this Council, the Charter of the United Nations, the Fourth Geneva
Convention, the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations and
international law,
Expressing grave alarm over the situation of nationals of third States in Kuwait
and Iraq, including the personnel of the diplomatic and consular missions of such
States,
Reaffirming that the Fourth Geneva Convention applies to Kuwait and that as
a High Contracting Party to the Convention Iraq is bound to comply fully with all its
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terms and in particular is liable under the Convention in respect of the grave
breaches committed by it, as are individuals who commit or order the commission
of grave breaches,
Recalling the efforts of the Secretary-General concerning the safety and well-
being of third State nationals in Iraq and Kuwait,
Deeply concerned at the economic cost, and at the loss and suffering caused to
individuals in Kuwait and Iraq as a result of the invasion and occupation of Kuwait
by Iraq,
Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter,
Reaffirming the goal of the international community of maintaining
international peace and security by seeking to resolve international disputes and
Foreign Minister Sabah al-Ahmad.al-Jabir
conflicts through peaceful means,
al-Sabah of Kuwait.
Foreign Minister Tesfaye Dinka of Ethiopia.
Recalling also the important role that the United Nations and its Secretary-
General have played in the peaceful solution of disputes and conflicts in conformity
with the provisions of the United Nations Charter,
Alarmed by the dangers of the present crisis caused by the Iraqi invasion and
occupation of Kuwait, directly threatening international peace and security, and
seeking to avoid any further worsening of the situation,
Calling upon Iraq to comply with the relevant resolutions of the Security
Council, in particular Resolutions 660 (1990), 662 (1990) and 664 (1990),
Reaffirming its determination to ensure compliance by Iraq with the Security
Council resolutions by maximum use of political and diplomatic means,
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1. Demands that the Iraqi authorities and occupying forces immediately cease
and desist from taking third State nationals hostage, and mistreating and oppressing
Kuwaiti and third State nationals, and from any other actions such as those reported
to the Council and described above, violating the decisions of this Council, the
Foreign Minister Abu Hassan Haji Omar of Malaysia.
Charter of the United Nations, the Fourth Geneva Convention, the Vienna
Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations and international law;
2. Invites States to collate substantiated information in their possession or
submitted to them on the grave breaches by Iraq as per paragraph 1 above and to
make this information available to the Council;
Foreign Minister Luis Fernando
3. Reaffirms its demand that Iraq immediately fulfill its obligations to third State
Jaramillo Correa of Colombia.
nationals in Kuwait and Iraq, including the personnel of diplomatic and consular
missions, under the Charter, the Fourth Geneva Convention, the Vienna
Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations, general principles of
international law and the relevant resolutions of the Council;
4. Reaffirms further its demand that Iraq permit and facilitate the immediate
departure from Kuwait and Iraq of those third State nationals, including diplomatic
and consular personnel, who wish to leave;
5. Demands that Iraq ensure the immediate access to food, water and basic
services necessary to the protection and well-being of Kuwaiti nationals and of
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nationals of third States in Kuwait and Iraq, including the personnel of diplomatic
Nations throughout the
and consular missions in Kuwait;
world have united in
6. Reaffirms its demand that Iraq immediately protect the safety and well-being
opposition to the illegal
of diplomatic and consular personnel and premises in Kuwait and in Iraq, take no
invasion and occupation
action to hinder these diplomatic and consular missions in the performance of their
of Kuwait, demanding
functions, including access to their nationals and the protection of their person and
interests and rescind its orders for the closure of diplomatic and consular missions in
Iraq's immediate and
Kuwait and the withdrawal of the immunity of their personnel;
unconditional withdrawal,
7. Requests the Secretary-General, in the context of the continued exercise of
the restoration of Kuwait's
his good offices concerning the safety and well-being of third State nationals in Iraq
legitimate government
and Kuwait, to seek to achieve the objectives of paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 and in
and the release of all
particular the provision of food, water and basic services to Kuwaiti nationals and to
the diplomatic and consular missions in Kuwait and the evacuation of third State
foreign hostages.
nationals;
Representatives of seven
8. Reminds Iraq that under international law it is liable for any loss, damage or
of those nations, speaking
injury arising in regard to Kuwait and third States, and their nationals and
before the United Nations
corporations, as a result of the invasion and illegal occupation of Kuwait by Iraq;
Security Council, are
9. Invites states to collect relevant information regarding their claims, and those
shown here.
of their nationals and corporations, for restitution or financial compensation by Iraq
with a view to such arrangements as may be established in accordance with
international law;
10. Requires that Iraq comply with the provisions of the present resolution and
its previous resolutions, failing which the Council will need to take further measures
under the Charter;
11. Decides to remain actively and permanently seized of the matter until
Kuwait has regained its independence and peace has been restored in conformity
U.S. Secretary of State James A. Baker.
with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council.
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12. Reposes its trust in the Secretary-General to make available his good
offices and, as he considers appropriate, to pursue them and undertake diplomatic
efforts in order to reach a peaceful solution to the crisis caused by the Iraqi invasion
Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze
of the Soviet Union.
and occupation of Kuwait on the basis of Security Council Resolutions 660 (1990),
662 (1990) and 664 (1990), and calls on all States, both those in the region and
others, to pursue on this basis their efforts to this end, in conformity with the
Charter, in order to improve the situation and restore peace, security and stability;
13. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the
results of his good offices and diplomatic efforts.
Foreign Minister Adrian Nastase
of Romania.
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NOVEMBER 29, 1990
U.N. TO KEEP POPULATION DATA ON KUWAIT
U.N. APPROVES "ALL NECESSARY MEANS" TO END CRISIS
UNSC RESOLUTION 677
UNSC RESOLUTION 678
UNITED NATIONS-The U.N. Security Council on November 28, 1990,
UNITED NATIONS-The U.N. Security Council issued a resolution on
unanimously agreed to have the United Nations keep Kuwait's population records.
November 29, 1990, stating that unless Iraq fully complies by January 15, 1991
The resolution condemned Iraq's attempt to alter the demographic composition of
with previous UNSC resolutions calling for its unconditional withdrawal from
the population of Kuwait and destroy the civil records maintained by the legitimate
Kuwait, U.N. Member States may "use all necessary means" to restore
Government of Kuwait. The resolution also mandated U.N. Secretary-General
international peace and security in the area.
Javier Perez de Cuellar to take custody of the copy of the Kuwait population register
The resolution was approved by the Security Council by a vote of 12 to 2 with
which covers population registration up to August 1, 1990, the day before the Iraqi
China abstaining.
invasion of Kuwait.
Following is the text of the resolution:
Following is the text of the resolution:
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T
he Security Council,
he Security Council,
Recalling and reaffirming its Resolutions 660 (1990), 661 (1990), 662 (1990),
Recalling its Resolutions 660 (1990) of August 2, 1990, 662 (1990) of
664 (1990), 665 (1990), 666 (1990), 667 (1990), 669 (1990), 670 (1990), 674
August 9, 1990 and 674 (1990) of October 29, 1990,
(1990) and 677 (1990),
Reiterating its concern for the suffering caused to individuals in Kuwait as a
Noting that, despite all efforts by the United Nations, Iraq refuses to comply
result of the invasion and occupation of Kuwait by Iraq,
with its obligation to implement Resolution 660 (1990) and the above subsequent
Gravely concerned at the ongoing attempt by Iraq to alter the demographic
relevant resolutions, in flagrant contempt of the Council,
composition of the population of Kuwait and to destroy the civil records maintained
Mindful of its duties and responsibilities under the Charter of the United
by the legitimate Government of Kuwait,
Nations for the maintenance and preservation of international peace and security,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
Determined to secure full compliance with its decisions,
1. Condemns the attempts by Iraq to alter the demographic composition of the
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
population of Kuwait and to destroy the civil records maintained by the legitimate
1. Demands that Iraq comply fully with Resolution 660 (1990) and all
Government of Kuwait;
subsequent relevant resolutions and decides, while maintaining all its decisions, to
2. Mandates the Secretary-General to take custody of a copy of the population
allow Iraq one final opportunity, as a pause of goodwill, to do so;
register of Kuwait, the authenticity of which has been certified by the legitimate
2. Authorizes Member States cooperating with the Government of Kuwait,
Government of Kuwait and which covers the registration of population up to
unless Iraq on or before January 15, 1991 fully implements, as set forth in
August 1, 1990;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to establish, in cooperation with the
paragraph 1 above, the foregoing resolutions, to use all necessary means to uphold
and implement Security Council Resolution 660 (1990) and all subsequent
legitimate Government of Kuwait, an Order of Rule and Regulations governing
relevant resolutions and to restore international peace and security in the area;
access to and use of the said copy of the population register.
3. Requests all states to provide appropriate support for the actions undertaken
in pursuance of paragraph 2 of this resolution;
4. Requests the states concerned to keep the Council regularly informed on the
progress of actions undertaken pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 of this resolution;
5. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
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