Bush says Iraq lied again over Kuwait pullout promise
President Bush denounced Iraq as lied once more over its pledge to withdraw forces from Kuwait. He warned the aggression will not stand and fresh discussions followed with top advisers at the White House. Cheney was dispatched to Saudi Arabia to consult with its leaders.
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Aspin outlines options to halt Iraq invasion
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Les Aspin on Face the Nation described U S options if Iraq invades Saudi Arabia He said air power would be the primary tool given the race to the oil fields and the need to protect U S energy security He noted Iraq's larger army but suggested air force action could be feasible to deter or stop an advance
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Air power, ground action debated to halt Iraqi invasion
President Bush outlines options amid Iraq Kuwait crisis. Air power versus Iraqi tanks, possible air strikes on Baghdad, and potential land forces on a Saudi route as deterrence. He cites oil pipeline and regional alliances while urging coalition action and economic penalties on Baghdad.
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