    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
    [October 28, 1994]
    [Pages 1901-1902]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on the Economy and an Exchange With Reporters in Kuwait City
    October 28, 1994

        The President. As I think you know, we had good news from the home
    front today: Economic growth in the third quarter was at 3.4 percent and
    inflation a very low 1.6 percent. This sustained economic expansion is
    producing jobs--this year, more high-wage jobs than not, more high-wage
    jobs this year than in the previous 5 years combined.
        This is the result of a remarkable partnership between the private
    sector and our policies: the efforts of all of our companies and people
    to be competitive in the global economy, coupled with our determination
    to lower the deficit, increase investment in critical areas, expand
    trade, and aggressively promote United States economic interests all
    around the world.
        I'm very, very encouraged by this. We have growth, better jobs, low
    inflation. That's the right path to be on. That's the path we need to
    continue.

    U.S. Troops in the Persian Gulf

        Q. Mr. President, when do you think you'll make a decision on
    bringing the troops home by Christmas, and how many?
        Mr. President. Well, I will make a decision on that essentially
    based on the facts as they exist. If our military people tell me that
    their

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    judgment is that we can handle that, then I expect that decision will
    flow in a prompt fashion. But we're going to wait a little while longer
    to make sure we have all the evidence, we know exactly where we are, we
    know what the range of risks are. And we'll make a decision pretty soon.
        Q. Sir, are you feeling a little unplugged from your domestic
    matters here?
        The President. No. No. I haven't been gone long enough to be
    unplugged.

    Note: The President spoke at 7:44 p.m. at Bayan Palace. A tape was not
    available for verification of the content of these remarks.