Ask the Scholar
Document scope · 1 page
Scholar
Ask about this object, its catalog metadata, its source description, or the page inventory.
For page-specific OCR and visual context, open one of the page chats.
Scholar Source Context
Document identity
localId
323151139
label
Armed Forces Radio Network 8/29/90 [OA 5376]
core
doc
dtoType
document
citationUrl
pageCount
1
Source metadata
id
323151139
contentType
document
title
Armed Forces Radio Network 8/29/90 [OA 5376]
citationUrl
identifierLocal
13539-001
collections
Records of the White House Office of Speechwriting (George H. W. Bush Administration)
Speech Draft Files
imageCount
1
hasImages
yes
source
import
hasTranscription
no
Source extras
naId
323151139
levelOfDescription
fileUnit
recordType
description
ocrSource
nara-archive
Single page context
seq
1
pageIndex
0
type
document
mediaId
d533d1b31226fd58
ocrText
Originally Processed With FOIA(s):
FOIA Number:
S
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:
Speechwriting, White House Office of
Series:
Speech File Draft Files
Subseries:
Chron Files, 1989-1993
OA/ID Number:
13539
Folder ID Number:
13539-001
Folder Title:
Armed Forces Radio Network 8/29/90 [OA 5376]
Stack:
Row:
Section:
Shelf:
Position:
G
26
16
4
3
CLOSE HOLD
Document No. 169385
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
Aug 28,1990 10:00 A.m. NB
8/28/90
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARMED FORCES RADIO NETWORK
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
CLOSE HOLD
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1990 AUG 27 PH 5: 55
AUGUST 27, 1990
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON cw
FROM:
MARK LANGE mf
SUBJECT:
MESSAGE, ARMED SERVICES RADIO NETWORK
Attached are brief (five minutes, cards only) remarks for
a radio message to the troops in the Persian Gulf region, and
around the world.
(Lange/Cawley)
August 27, 1990
5:15 P.M.
[ARMRAD.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARMED FORCES RADIO NETWORK
[PLACE]
[DATE]
[TIME]
of the many duties and responsibilities I've worked to
fulfill as President, there can be no greater honor than to offer
a few words to the brave men and women serving in our armed
forces.
Especially now -- to those who stand ready to repel
aggression in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. Because you
represent America's best -- and the world's best hope for peace.
Earlier this week, I reminded the American people that this
nation stands where she has always stood -- against aggression.
Today, with a tradition of two centuries behind you, you stand on
the front line against aggression and international lawlessness
-- heroes and heroines with firm hearts and steady hands.
We have never sought conflict -- nor do we hope to chart a
course for other nations. But at the hands of injustice, in the
face of aggression, ours is a once-reluctant fist now clenched
resolutely. To preserve the peace, America will always stand for
what's right. To preserve vital interests, America will stand
for as long as necessary. And to preserve her commitments,
America will always stand by her friends.
Together with allies old and new, we've seen a nearly
unanimous condemnation of Iraq's injustices in the Persian Gulf
2
region. We've been part of a remarkable, international
commitment to peace and the rule of law. And from the beginning,
we've been guided by four straightforward principles:
One -- we seek the unconditional and complete withdrawal of
Iraqi forces from Kuwait. Two -- that nation's legitimate
government must be restored. Three -- we are committed to the
security and stability of the Persian Gulf. And four -- we are
determined to protect the lives of American citizens abroad.
Those are the principles that drive us. But it's your
presence -- your skills, your talents, your judgment -- that
bring America's principles to life, and give them strength and
meaning.
You're now in the middle of one of the toughest military
missions in modern memory -- enduring the long, hot days of the
Gulf region's cruelest month. As one young soldier in the 82nd
Airborne Division put it, "You never get climatized -- you just
learn to tolerate it."
Well, as tough as it is, know this: Thanks to you, nobody's
feeling the heat more than the government in Baghdad.
And while all of you should know that what you're doing is
just, a few of you have already gotten a glimpse of the gratitude
of the Kuwaiti people. Like one Lt. Colonel in the AWACS control
center in Saudi Arabia, who was approached by a Kuwaiti refugee
in the lobby. The man spoke almost no English -- but he handed
the Colonel a note for their commanding officer. A note that
included the letter "I," a heart, and "U.S.A."
3
So to the sailors who have kissed their wives or husbands
good-bye for now -- to the soldiers and marines protecting peace
in the desert heat -- to the flyers in the air, the reservists
committed and ready, to the men behind the guns -- stand strong.
Our troops around the world are providing the kind of
strength and security that make this mission possible. And with
the support of friends and family, and the admiration of this
great nation, you're proving you'll do what it takes, at any
hour, anywhere, to contain aggression, and keep freedom's light
alive.
We have an important advantage in the Persian Gulf. Because
in the air, at sea and on land, soldiers of peace will fight
harder than the soldiers of a tyrant bent on aggression.
With your strength, we have the will. Together with our
allies, we will find the way to peace.
May God bless you -- and bring you home safely and soon.
# # #
Willie
OSE HOLD
Document No.
Walk to
6790
HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
Winston ASAP
Thanks
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
10:00a.m. 8/27/9
L REMARKS: ARMED FORCES RADIO NETWORK
URGENT
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROPT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
9
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to
Chriss Winston's office with a copy to my office by
10:00am Monday, August 27. Thank you.
August 28, 1990
RESPONSE:
ok as changed by Hasss / neith Scowerft town
ROBERT mith M. GATES
bates has seen
RH
CLOSE HOLD
cc; James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Lange/Cawley)
August 20, 1990
5:15 P.M.
[ARMRAD.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARMED FORCES RADIO NETWORK
[PLACE]
[DATE]
[TIME]
Of the many duties and responsibilities I've worked to
fulfill as President, there can be no greater honor than to offer
a few words to the brave men and women serving in our armed
forces.
Especially now -- to those who stand ready to repel
aggression in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. Because you
represent America's best -- and the world's best hope for peace.
Earlier this week, I reminded the American people that this
nation stands where she has always stood -- against aggression.
Today, with a tradition of two centuries behind you, you stand on
the front line against aggression -- heroes and heroines with
firm hearts and steady hands.
We have never sought conflict -- nor do we hope to chart a
course for other nations. But at the hands of injustice, in the
face of aggression, ours is a once-reluctant fist now clenched
resolutely. To preserve the peace, America will always stand for
will
only
Accessed
what's right.
^
America will always stand by her friends.
And
plese
Together with allies old and new, we've seen a nearly
her
Commet,
unanimous condemnation of Iraq's injustices in the Persian Gulf
region. We've been part of a remarkable, international
2
commitment to peace. And from the beginning, we've been guided
by four straightforward principles:
One -- we seek the unconditional and complete withdrawal of
Iraqi forces from Kuwait. Two -- that nation's legitimate
government must be restored. Three -- we are committed to the
security and stability of the Persian Gulf. And four -- we are
determined to protect the lives of American citizens abroad.
Those are the principles that drive us. But it's your
presence -- your skills, your talents, your judgment -- that
bring America's principles to life, and give them strength and
meaning.
You're now in the middle of one of the toughest military
missions in modern memory -- enduring the long, hot days of the
Gulf region's cruelest month. As one young soldier in the 82nd
Airborne Division put it, "You never get acclinatized just
learn to tolerate it."
Well, as tough as it is, know this: Thanks to you, nobody's
government
feeling the heat more than the man in Baghdad.
And while all of you should know that what you're doing is
just, a few of you have already gotten a glimpse of the gratitude
of the Kuwaiti people. Like one Lt. Colonel in the AWACS control
center in Saudi Arabia, who was approached by a Kuwaiti refugee
in the lobby. The man spoke almost no English -- but he handed
the Colonel a note for their commanding officer. A note that
included the letter "I," a heart, and "U.S.A."
husbands
!
or
3
So to the sailors who have kissed their wine sweethearts
good-bye for now -- to the G.I.'s handling tons of cargo in the
desert heat -- to the flyers in the air, the troops that board
the transports, and the men behind the guns -- stand strong.
Like all of our troops around the world, and their families
and loved ones, you're proving you'll do what it takes, at any
hour, anywhere, to contain aggression, and keep freedom's light
alive.
We have an important advantage in the Persian Gulf. Because
peace will fishtheades
in the air, at sea and on land, soldiers of democracy will fight
harder to preserve peace, than the soldiers of a distator could
tyrant bent
over fight to remain enslaved.
on aggression,
With your strength, we have the will. Together with our
allies, we will find the way to peace.
May God bless you -- and bring you home safely and soon.
# # #
always he more
than for a match
CLOSE HOLD
Document No. 169385
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
8/24/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
10:00a.m. 8/27/90
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARMED FORCES RADIO NETWORK
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
N/C
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
you
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to
Chriss Winston's office with a copy to my office by
10:00am Monday, August 27. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
CLOSE HOLD
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Lange/Cawley)
August 20, 1990
5:15 P.M.
[ARMRAD.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARMED FORCES RADIO NETWORK
[PLACE]
[DATE]
[TIME]
Of the many duties and responsibilities I've worked to
fulfill as President, there can be no greater honor than to offer
a few words to the brave men and women serving in our armed
forces.
Especially now -- to those who stand ready to repel
aggression in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. Because you
represent America's best -- and the world's best hope for peace.
Earlier this week, I reminded the American people that this
nation stands where she has always stood -- against aggression.
Today, with a tradition of two centuries behind you, you stand on
the front line against aggression -- heroes and heroines with
firm hearts and steady hands.
We have never sought conflict -- nor do we hope to chart a
course for other nations. But at the hands of injustice, in the
face of aggression, ours is a once-reluctant fist now clenched
resolutely. To preserve the peace, America will always stand for
what's right. And America will always stand by her friends.
Together with allies old and new, we've seen a nearly
unanimous condemnation of Iraq's injustices in the Persian Gulf
region. We've been part of a remarkable, international
2
commitment to peace. And from the beginning, we've been guided
by four straightforward principles:
One -- we seek the unconditional and complete withdrawal of
Iraqi forces from Kuwait. Two -- that nation's legitimate
government must be restored. Three -- we are committed to the
security and stability of the Persian Gulf. And four -- we are
determined to protect the lives of American citizens abroad.
Those are the principles that drive us. But it's your
presence -- your skills, your talents, your judgment -- that
bring America's principles to life, and give them strength and
meaning.
You're now in the middle of one of the toughest military
missions in modern memory -- enduring the long, hot days of the
Gulf region's cruelest month. As one young soldier in the 82nd
Airborne Division put it, "You never get climatized -- you just
learn to tolerate it."
Well, as tough as it is, know this: Thanks to you, nobody's
feeling the heat more than the man in Baghdad.
And while all of you should know that what you're doing is
just, a few of you have already gotten a glimpse of the gratitude
of the Kuwaiti people. Like one Lt. Colonel in the AWACS control
center in Saudi Arabia, who was approached by a Kuwaiti refugee
in the lobby. The man spoke almost no English -- but he handed
the Colonel a note for their commanding officer. A note that
included the letter "I," a heart, and "U.S.A."
3
So to the sailors who have kissed their wine and sweethearts
good-bye for now -- to the G.I.'s handling tons of cargo in the
desert heat -- to the flyers in the air, the troops that board
the transports, and the men behind the guns -- stand strong.
Like all of our troops around the world, and their families
and loved ones, you're proving you'll do what it takes, at any
hour, anywhere, to contain aggression, and keep freedom's light
alive.
We have an important advantage in the Persian Gulf. Because
in the air, at sea and on land, soldiers of democracy will fight
harder to preserve peace, than the soldiers of a dictator could
ever fight to remain enslaved.
With your strength, we have the will. Together with our
allies, we will find the way to peace.
May God bless you -- and bring you home safely and soon.
# # #
CLOSE HOLD
Document No. 169385
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
Aug 27, 9:10a.m.
DATE:
8/24/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
10:00a.m. 8/27/90
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARMED FORCES RADIO NETWORK
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
[
GRAY
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to
Chriss Winston's office with a copy to my office by
10:00am Monday, August 27. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
See inside dn every set of remarks re Persian
gulf me should include if to the Rule of law
and/as drag CLOSE HOLD
violations of International law.
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
This in important
Ext. 2702
(Lange/Cawley)
August 20, 1990
5:15 P.M.
[ARMRAD.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARMED FORCES RADIO NETWORK
[PLACE]
[DATE]
[TIME]
Of the many duties and responsibilities I've worked to
fulfill as President, there can be no greater honor than to offer
a few words to the brave men and women serving in our armed
forces.
Especially now --- to those who stand ready to repel
aggression in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. Because you
represent America's best --- and the world's best hope for peace.
Earlier this week, I reminded the American people that this
nation stands where she has always stood - - against aggression.
Today, with a tradition of two centuries behind you, you stand on
and international lawlessness
the front line against aggression -- heroes and heroines with
firm hearts and steady hands.
We have never sought conflict -- nor do we hope to chart a
course for other nations. But at the hands of injustice, in the
face of aggression, ours is a once-reluctant fist now clenched
resolutely. To preserve the peace, America will always stand for
what's right. And America will always stand by her friends.
Together with allies old and new, we've seen a nearly
unanimous condemnation of Iraq's injustices in the Persian Gulf
region. We've been part of a remarkable, international
and the rule of law.
commitment to peace. And from the beginning, we've been guided
by four straightforward principles:
One -- we seek the unconditional and complete withdrawal of
Iraqi forces from Kuwait. Two -- that nation's legitimate
government must be restored. Three -- we are committed to the
security and stability of the Persian Gulf. And four -- we are
determined to protect the lives of American citizens abroad.
Those are the principles that drive us. But it's your
presence -- your skills, your talents, your judgment -- that
bring America's principles to life, and give them strength and
meaning.
You're now in the middle of one of the toughest military
missions in modern memory -- enduring the long, hot days of the
Gulf region's cruelest month. As one young soldier in the 82nd
Airborne Division put it, "You never get climatized -- you just
learn to tolerate it."
Well, as tough as it is, know this: Thanks to you, nobody's
feeling the heat more than the -man in Baghdad.
DICTAT (waybe Outlawn)
And while all of you should know that what you're doing is
just, a few of you have already gotten a glimpse of the gratitude
of the Kuwaiti people. Like one Lt. Colonel in the AWACS control
center in Saudi Arabia, who was approached by a Kuwaiti refugee
in the lobby. The man spoke almost no English -- but he handed
good
the Colonel a note for their commanding officer. A note that
included the letter "I," a heart, and "U.S.A."
3
So to the sailors who have kissed their wine and sweethearts
good-bye for now -- to the G.I.'s handling tons of cargo in the
desert heat -- to the flyers in the air, the troops that board
the transports, and the men behind the guns -- stand strong.
Like all of our troops around the world and their families
and loved ones, you're proving you'll do what it takes, at any
hour, anywhere, to contain aggression, and keep freedom's light
alive.
We have an important advantage in the Persian Gulf. Because
in the air, at sea and on land, soldiers of democracy will fight
harder to preserve peace, than the soldiers of a dictator could
ever fight to remain enslaved.
With your strength, we have the will. Together with our
allies, we will find the way to peace.
May God bless you -- and bring you home safely and soon.
# # #
*
that that make this mispion possible she kind of propareduce
are providing the kind of strength and security
and with the support of friends and family, and the admiration
And with the support of these troops around the world
only the American military can manage.
of this great nation, you're proving
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ARMED FORCES RADIO NETWORK
1990 AUG 27 AM ID: 36
8/24
Andy Card cmt per L. Casey
phoned in
"Should we have address make
little more reference to sailors,
soldiers, and Marines (flyers, too)
who may not be stationed in Mid-East?"
F. Wessel
ARMED FORCES RADIO NETWORK \ OVAL OFFICE
AUGUST 29, 1990 \ 8:45 A. M.
OF THE MANY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES I'VE WORKED
TO FULFILL AS PRESIDENT, THERE CAN BE NO GREATER HONOR
THAN TO OFFER A FEW WORDS TO THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN
SERVING IN OUR ARMED FORCES.
ESPECIALLY NOW -- TO THOSE WHO STAND READY TO REPEL
AGGRESSION IN SAUDI ARABIA AND THE GULF REGION.
BECAUSE YOU REPRESENT AMERICA'S BEST -- AND THE WORLD'S
BEST HOPE FOR PEACE.
- 2 -
LAST WEEK, I REMINDED THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THAT THIS
NATION STANDS WHERE SHE HAS ALWAYS STOOD -- AGAINST
AGGRESSION. TODAY, WITH A TRADITION OF TWO CENTURIES
BEHIND YOU, YOU STAND ON THE FRONT LINE AGAINST
AGGRESSION AND INTERNATIONAL LAWLESSNESS.
WE HAVE NEVER SOUGHT CONFLICT -- NOR DO WE HOPE TO
CHART A COURSE FOR OTHER NATIONS. BUT AT THE HANDS OF
INJUSTICE, IN THE FACE OF AGGRESSION, OURS IS A ONCE-
RELUCTANT FIST NOW CLENCHED RESOLUTELY.
- 3 -
To PRESERVE THE PEACE, AMERICA WILL ALWAYS STAND
FOR WHAT'S RIGHT. To PRESERVE HER COMMITMENTS, AMERICA
WILL ALWAYS STAND BY HER FRIENDS.
TOGETHER WITH ALLIES OLD AND NEW, WE'VE SEEN A
NEARLY UNANIMOUS CONDEMNATION OF IRAQ'S INJUSTICES IN
THE PERSIAN GULF REGION. WE'VE BEEN PART OF A
REMARKABLE, INTERNATIONAL COMMITMENT TO PEACE AND THE
RULE OF LAW. AND FROM THE BEGINNING, WE'VE BEEN GUIDED
BY FOUR STRAIGHTFORWARD PRINCIPLES:
- 4 -
ONE -- WE SEEK THE UNCONDITIONAL AND COMPLETE
WITHDRAWAL OF IRAQI FORCES FROM KUWAIT. Two -- THAT
NATION'S LEGITIMATE GOVERNMENT MUST BE RESTORED. THREE
-- WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE SECURITY AND STABILITY OF
THE PERSIAN GULF. AND FOUR -- WE ARE DETERMINED TO
PROTECT THE LIVES OF AMERICAN CITIZENS ABROAD.
- 5 -
THOSE ARE THE PRINCIPLES THAT DRIVE US. BUT IT'S
YOUR PRESENCE -- YOUR SKILLS, YOUR TALENTS, YOUR
JUDGMENT -- THAT BRING AMERICA'S PRINCIPLES TO LIFE,
AND GIVE THEM STRENGTH AND MEANING.
YOU'RE NOW IN THE MIDDLE OF ONE OF THE TOUGHEST
MILITARY MISSIONS IN MODERN MEMORY -- ENDURING THE
LONG, HOT DAYS OF THE GULF REGION'S CRUELEST MONTH.
- 6 -
As ONE YOUNG SOLDIER IN THE 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION PUT
IT, "You NEVER GET CLIMATIZED -- YOU JUST LEARN TO
TOLERATE IT."
WELL, AS TOUGH AS IT IS, KNOW THIS: THANKS TO YOU,
NOBODY'S FEELING THE HEAT MORE THAN THE GOVERNMENT IN
BAGHDAD.
AND WHILE ALL OF YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT WHAT YOU'RE
DOING IS JUST -- A FEW OF YOU HAVE ALREADY GOTTEN A
GLIMPSE OF THE GRATITUDE OF THE KUWAITI PEOPLE.
- 7 -
LIKE ONE LT. COLONEL IN THE AWACS CONTROL CENTER IN
SAUDI ARABIA, WHO WAS APPROACHED BY A KUWAITI REFUGEE
IN THE LOBBY. THE MAN SPOKE ALMOST NO ENGLISH -- BUT
HE HANDED THE COLONEL A NOTE FOR THEIR COMMANDING
OFFICER. A NOTE THAT INCLUDED THE LETTER "I," A HEART,
AND "U.S.A."
- 8 -
So TO THE SAILORS WHO HAVE KISSED THEIR WIVES OR
HUSBANDS GOOD-BYE FOR NOW -- TO THE SOLDIERS AND
MARINES PROTECTING PEACE IN THE DESERT HEAT -- To THE
FLYERS IN THE AIR, TO THE RESERVISTS COMMITTED AND
READY, TO THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS -- STAND STRONG. OUR
TROOPS AROUND THE WORLD ARE PROVIDING THE KIND OF
STRENGTH AND SECURITY THAT MAKE THIS MISSION POSSIBLE.
- 9 -
AND WITH THE SUPPORT OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY, AND THE
ADMIRATION OF THIS GREAT NATION, YOU'RE PROVING YOU'LL
DO WHAT IT TAKES, AT ANY HOUR, ANYWHERE, TO CONTAIN
AGGRESSION, AND KEEP FREEDOM'S LIGHT ALIVE.
WE HAVE AN IMPORTANT ADVANTAGE IN THE PERSIAN GULF.
BECAUSE IN THE AIR, AT SEA AND ON LAND, SOLDIERS OF
PEACE WILL ALWAYS BE MORE THAN A MATCH FOR THE SULDIERS.
A TYRANT BENT ON AGGRESSION.
- 10 -
WITH YOUR STRENGTH, WE HAVE THE WILL. TOGETHER
WITH OUR ALLIES, WE WILL FIND THE WAY TO PEACE.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU -- AND BRING YOU HOME SAFELY AND
SOON.
# # #
ARMED FORCES RADIO NETWORK \ OVAL OFFICE
AUGUST 29, 1990 \ 8:45 A. M.
of the many duties and responsibilities I've worked to
fulfill as President, there can be no greater honor than to offer
a few words to the brave men and women serving in our armed
forces.
Especially now -- to those who stand ready to repel
aggression in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. Because you
represent America's best -- and the world's best hope for peace.
Last week, I reminded the American people that this nation
stands where she has always stood -- against aggression. Today,
with a tradition of two centuries behind you, you stand on the
front line against aggression and international lawlessness.
We have never sought conflict -- nor do we hope to chart a
course for other nations. But at the hands of injustice, in the
face of aggression, ours is a once-reluctant fist now clenched
resolutely. To preserve the peace, America will always stand
for what's right. To preserve her commitments, America will
always stand by her friends.
Together with allies old and new, we've seen a nearly
unanimous condemnation of Iraq's injustices in the Persian Gulf
region. We've been part of a remarkable, international
commitment to peace and the rule of law. And from the beginning,
we've been guided by four straightforward principles:
2
One -- we seek the unconditional and complete withdrawal of
Iraqi forces from Kuwait. Two -- that nation's legitimate
government must be restored. Three -- we are committed to the
security and stability of the Persian Gulf. And four -- we are
determined to protect the lives of American citizens abroad.
Those are the principles that drive us. But it's your
presence -- your skills, your talents, your judgment -- that
bring America's principles to life, and give them strength and
meaning.
You're now in the middle of one of the toughest military
missions in modern memory -- enduring the long, hot days of the
Gulf region's cruelest month. As one young soldier in the 82nd
Airborne Division put it, "You never get climatized -- you just
learn to tolerate it."
Well, as tough as it is, know this: Thanks to you, nobody's
feeling the heat more than the government in Baghdad.
And while all of you should know that what you're doing is
just -- a few of you have already gotten a glimpse of the
gratitude of the Kuwaiti people. Like one Lt. Colonel in the
AWACS control center in Saudi Arabia, who was approached by a
Kuwaiti refugee in the lobby. The man spoke almost no English -
- but he handed the Colonel a note for their commanding officer.
A note that included the letter "I," a heart, and "U.S.A."
3
So to the sailors who have kissed their wives or husbands
good-bye for now -- to the soldiers and marines protecting peace
in the desert heat -- to the flyers in the air, to the reservists
committed and ready, to the men behind the guns -- stand strong.
Our troops around the world are providing the kind of
strength and security that make this mission possible. And with
the support of friends and family, and the admiration of this
great nation, you're proving you'll do what it takes, at any
hour, anywhere, to contain aggression, and keep freedom's light
alive.
We have an important advantage in the Persian Gulf. Because
in the air, at sea and on land, soldiers of peace will always be
more than a match the subdiers of a tyrant bent on
aggression.
With your strength, we have the will. Together with our
allies, we will find the way to peace.
May God bless you -- and bring you home safely and soon.
# # #
ARMED FORCES RADIO NETWORK \ OVAL OFFICE
AUGUST 29, 1990 \ 8:45 A. M.
OF THE MANY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES I'VE WORKED
TO FULFILL AS PRESIDENT, THERE CAN BE NO GREATER HONOR
THAN TO OFFER A FEW WORDS TO THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN
SERVING IN OUR ARMED FORCES.
ESPECIALLY NOW -- TO THOSE WHO STAND READY TO REPEL
AGGRESSION IN SAUDI ARABIA AND THE GULF REGION.
BECAUSE YOU REPRESENT AMERICA'S BEST -- AND THE WORLD'S
BEST HOPE FOR PEACE.
- 2 -
LAST WEEK, I REMINDED THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THAT THIS
NATION STANDS WHERE SHE HAS ALWAYS STOOD -- AGAINST
AGGRESSION. TODAY, WITH A TRADITION OF TWO CENTURIES
BEHIND YOU, YOU STAND ON THE FRONT LINE AGAINST
AGGRESSION AND INTERNATIONAL LAWLESSNESS.
WE HAVE NEVER SOUGHT CONFLICT -- NOR DO WE HOPE TO
CHART A COURSE FOR OTHER NATIONS. BUT AT THE HANDS OF
INJUSTICE, IN THE FACE OF AGGRESSION, OURS IS A ONCE-
RELUCTANT FIST NOW CLENCHED RESOLUTELY.
- 3 -
To PRESERVE THE PEACE, AMERICA WILL ALWAYS STAND
FOR WHAT'S RIGHT. To PRESERVE HER COMMITMENTS, AMERICA
WILL ALWAYS STAND BY HER FRIENDS.
TOGETHER WITH ALLIES OLD AND NEW, WE'VE SEEN A
NEARLY UNANIMOUS CONDEMNATION OF IRAQ'S INJUSTICES IN
THE PERSIAN GULF REGION. WE'VE BEEN PART OF A
REMARKABLE, INTERNATIONAL COMMITMENT TO PEACE AND THE
RULE OF LAW. AND FROM THE BEGINNING, WE'VE BEEN GUIDED
BY FOUR STRAIGHTFORWARD PRINCIPLES:
- 4 -
ONE -- WE SEEK THE UNCONDITIONAL AND COMPLETE
WITHDRAWAL OF IRAQI FORCES FROM KUWAIT. Two -- THAT
NATION'S LEGITIMATE GOVERNMENT MUST BE RESTORED. THREE
-- WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE SECURITY AND STABILITY OF
THE PERSIAN GULF. AND FOUR -- WE ARE DETERMINED TO
PROTECT THE LIVES OF AMERICAN CITIZENS ABROAD.
- 5 -
THOSE ARE THE PRINCIPLES THAT DRIVE US. BUT IT'S
YOUR PRESENCE -- YOUR SKILLS, YOUR TALENTS, YOUR
JUDGMENT -- THAT BRING AMERICA'S PRINCIPLES TO LIFE,
AND GIVE THEM STRENGTH AND MEANING.
You're NOW IN THE MIDDLE OF ONE OF THE TOUGHEST
MILITARY MISSIONS IN MODERN MEMORY -- ENDURING THE
LONG, HOT DAYS OF THE GULF REGION'S CRUELEST MONTH.
- 6 -
As ONE YOUNG SOLDIER IN THE 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION PUT
IT, "You NEVER GET CLIMATIZED -- YOU JUST LEARN TO
TOLERATE IT."
WELL, AS TOUGH AS IT IS, KNOW THIS: THANKS TO YOU,
NOBODY'S FEELING THE HEAT MORE THAN THE GOVERNMENT IN
BAGHDAD.
AND WHILE ALL OF YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT WHAT YOU'RE
DOING IS JUST -- A FEW OF YOU HAVE ALREADY GOTTEN A
GLIMPSE OF THE GRATITUDE OF THE KUWAITI PEOPLE.
- 7 -
LIKE ONE LT. COLONEL IN THE AWACS CONTROL CENTER IN
SAUDI ARABIA, WHO WAS APPROACHED BY A KUWAITI REFUGEE
IN THE LOBBY. THE MAN SPOKE ALMOST NO ENGLISH -- BUT
HE HANDED THE COLONEL A NOTE FOR THEIR COMMANDING
OFFICER. A NOTE THAT INCLUDED THE LETTER "I," A HEART,
AND "U.S.A."
- 8 -
So TO THE SAILORS WHO HAVE KISSED THEIR WIVES OR
HUSBANDS GOOD-BYE FOR NOW -- TO THE SOLDIERS AND
MARINES PROTECTING PEACE IN THE DESERT HEAT -- TO THE
FLYERS IN THE AIR, TO THE RESERVISTS COMMITTED AND
READY, TO THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS -- STAND STRONG. OUR
TROOPS AROUND THE WORLD ARE PROVIDING THE KIND OF
STRENGTH AND SECURITY THAT MAKE THIS MISSION POSSIBLE.
- 9 -
AND WITH THE SUPPORT OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY, AND THE
ADMIRATION OF THIS GREAT NATION, YOU'RE PROVING YOU'LL
DO WHAT IT TAKES, AT ANY HOUR, ANYWHERE, TO CONTAIN
AGGRESSION, AND KEEP FREEDOM'S LIGHT ALIVE.
WE HAVE AN IMPORTANT ADVANTAGE IN THE PERSIAN GULF.
BECAUSE IN THE AIR, AT SEA AND ON LAND, SOLDIERS OF
PEACE WILL ALWAYS BE MORE THAN A MATCH FOR
A TYRANT BENT ON AGGRESSION.
- 10 -
WITH YOUR STRENGTH, WE HAVE THE WILL. TOGETHER
WITH OUR ALLIES, WE WILL FIND THE WAY TO PEACE.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU -- AND BRING YOU HOME SAFELY AND
SOON.
# # #