[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: October 8, 1994]
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                         IRAQI TROOP MOVEMENTS

  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I mentioned briefly about what may be 
happening in Iraq, and I do not know for certain, but I would just like 
to say that all Americans stand behind President Clinton in his message 
to Saddam Hussein. As Secretary Perry said earlier today, the United 
States cannot afford to assume Iraqi troop movements in Iraq are a 
bluff.
  Iraq misread the United States and the world community when it 
invaded Kuwait in 1990. After the punishing lesson of Desert Shield and 
Desert Storm, Iraq should not doubt our resolve in 1994. Intimidation 
and aggression will not succeed.
  I fully support President Clinton's efforts to deter Iraqi aggression 
against Kuwait and to respond appropriately to Iraqi actions. The 
message the United States and the world need to send is clear: If 
Saddam Hussein acts against Kuwait, the world will respond.
  At a time when Iraq is lobbying the United Nations for the lifting of 
sanctions, Saddam Hussein sends his troops to threaten Kuwait once 
again. Kuwait continues to live in the shadow of Iraqi aggression, and 
Saddam Hussein still refers to Kuwait as Iraq's 19th province.
  There should be no easing or lifting of sanctions until all 
conditions of U.N. resolutions are met, including complete compliance 
on weapons inspections, full recognition of Kuwait, ceasing support for 
international terrorism, return of all Kuwaiti detainees, an end to 
Iraqi repression, and compensation for the victims of Iraqi aggression. 
Anything less would diminish the sacrifice of those who gave their 
lives in Operation Desert Storm and endanger American strategic 
interests.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Republican leader suggests the absence of 
a quorum. The clerk will call the roll.
  The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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