    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1991, Book I)]
    [February 21, 1991]
    [Page 164]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Remarks Made by President
    Saddam Hussein of Iraq on the Persian Gulf Conflict
    February 21, 1991

        Let me just read a few sentences in response to Saddam Hussein's
    speech.
        The statement by Saddam Hussein this morning is disappointing. He
    repeats the same invective and disregard for the United Nations mandate
    that we have heard so often since August 2d. In vowing to continue the
    war, he once again demonstrates his determination to maintain the
    aggression against Kuwait and the absence of compassion for his people
    and his country.
        For our part, the coalition forces remain on the course set by the
    12 United Nations resolutions. Our forces remain on a steadfast course.
    The liberation of Kuwait continues.

                        Note: Press Secretary Fitzwater read this statement
                            to reporters at 11:23 a.m. in the Briefing Room
                            at the White House.