    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1991, Book I)]
    [January 17, 1991]
    [Page 47]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on United States Response to
    Iraqi Missile Attacks on Israel
    January 17, 1991

        The United States has been in touch with the Government of Israel to
    express its outrage over the missile attacks by Iraq. Secretary Baker
    discussed the matter with Prime Minister Shamir by telephone from the
    White House tonight. The Secretary assured the Prime Minister that the
    United States is continuing its efforts to eliminate this threat.
        The United States expects to remain in close consultation with
    Israel on this issue. The U.S. has also been in contact with its
    coalition partners.
        The President has been kept informed of these developments and
    remains in the Residence.

                        Note: Press Secretary Fitzwater read this statement
                            to reporters at 11:15 p.m. in the Briefing Room
                            at the White House. The statement referred to
                            Secretary of State James A. Baker III and Prime
                            Minister Yitzhak Shamir of Israel.