Saddam offers to free foreigners if US withdraws and embargo lifts
Iraq's leader proposes freeing foreigners including 3,000 Americans if the United States pulls its forces from Saudi Arabia and guarantees an end to the international economic embargo. The offer, aired on Iraqi television, accompanies warnings to hold remaining captives and amid U.S. and allied troop mobilizations in the Gulf.
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Cheney Says U S Will Stay Put In Iraq Crisis
Defense Secretary Dick Cheney said the United States will press to cripple Iraq’s international commerce and use force if needed, but he declined to speculate on actions against Iraqi tankers. He urged enforcement of UN sanctions and Kuwait’s request for action, and said the shooting in the waters is unrelated to limits on Westerners leaving Kuwait. Cheney reiterated the U S has no plan to start a war in the region.
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Bush halts vacation to press Iraq talks
White House officials condemned Saddam Hussein's offer on allowing foreign nationals to leave Iraq as President Bush cut short a 3 week vacation to confer with advisors. Marlin Fitzwater said Iraqi proposals were empty and failed to address UN and Arab League demands. He rejected labeling citizens as hostages and warned of stronger international resolve if Iraq harms foreigners.
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