Branstad Visits Iowa Troops Training for Desert Shield
Gov. Branstad met 330 Iowa National Guard members at Fort McCoy as three units prepare for Desert Shield. Departure dates for the 209th Medical Company and the 134th Medical Company were set for December 23 or 24 and December 15, respectively, with potential schedule changes based on aircraft availability. Two more Iowa Air National Guard civil engineering squadrons were activated, Des Moines 132D and Sioux City 185th, each with 24 personnel.
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Bush vows unwavering U S resolve amid Iraq crisis
President Bush affirmed U S resolve as Iraq releases foreigners held to deter attacks and as U S officials seek Congressional support for sanctions or possible strikes. Saddam cited hostages freed and Kuwait deployment completed while U S and allied forces mass near the Gulf.
Saddam shifts stance as hostage release relieves Gulf crisis
U S and Iraq opt for high level talks with Tarik Aziz and Bush in Washington on December 17 while Baker plans Baghdad talks. Analysts say hostage release limits international pressure and could ease antiwar sentiment, though concerns persist about Iraq keeping its military and regional momentum.
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