    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1991, Book I)]
    [January 29, 1991]
    [Page 73]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks Prior to Discussions With Foreign Minister Ahmed Esmat Abdel
    Meguid of Egypt
    January 29, 1991

        May I just say welcome to the Egyptian journalists, and we're glad
    you're here.
        I might violate a rule here. I normally don't have much to say in
    the Oval Office, but I would like to take this opportunity to express my
    appreciation to the Egyptian Government, specifically to President
    Mubarak and to Foreign Minister Meguid, for standing shoulder-to-
    shoulder with the coalition, leading it in many ways, and for the
    steadfast position that Egypt has taken in trying to counteract this
    aggression by Saddam Hussein. It's been a miraculous--a strong,
    wonderful leadership coming out of Egypt, and we are very grateful. And
    I'm very happy that I can say that here from the bottom of my heart.
        Thank you all very much.

                        Note: President Bush spoke at 1:40 p.m. in the Oval
                            Office at the White House. In his remarks, he
                            referred to President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak of
                            Egypt and President Saddam Hussein of Iraq.