[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992, Book I)]
[March 12, 1992]
[Page 432]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Remarks Prior to Discussions With King Hussein of Jordan

March 12, 1992
    Q. Mr. President, may we ask King Hussein whose side he's on in the 
latest confrontation with Iraq?
    The President. We agreed that we weren't going to take any 
questions, just because we want to get into the business side. I just 
want to say here, though, I will say this, that I am just delighted to 
see His Majesty again. For years we've had strong relations with Jordan. 
We know there were difficulties. He is my friend, and I welcome him back 
here.
    And I might point out in a positive way that Jordan has taken a very 
courageous and forthright position on the peace talks, recognizing we 
should talk for peace. And now we want to develop more on that and talk 
more about that. So, we're looking to the future. And I'm very pleased 
he's here. And I hope that will--it didn't exactly answer your question, 
but we're not going to take questions. And I just want to make sure that 
people know across this country how pleased I am to see His Majesty 
again.
    Thank you all very much.

                    Note: The President spoke at 11:05 a.m. in the Oval 
                        Office at the White House. A tape was not 
                        available for verification of the content of 
                        these remarks.