[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.