Bush Announces Panama Invasion To Oust Noriega
President Bush said Americans have died defending democracy as he ordered U S troops into Panama to oust Gen Manuel Noriega. He called Noriega a hiding foe and noted 12 000 U S troops already there with more flown in to aid the effort. He declared the action necessary to protect U S citizens and discussed sanctions and support from allies while offering few operational details.
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Bush push to oust Noriega marks major policy shift
The administration pursues Noriega removal with limited ground force deployments and Panama drills. Analysts see the move as the most dramatic foreign policy action of the Bush era since 1986, aiming to pressure Noriega while signaling U.S. defense of the canal.
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Bush moves to strike Noriega after Marine killing in Panama
President Bush decided to launch a U S military strike against Panama's Manuel Antonio Noriega shortly after the slaying of an American Marine near Noriega's headquarters. White House officials said plans were formed over several days amid secrecy and rising tension with Panamanian forces.
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GOP lauds Bush action in Panama on Noriega
Congress praised President Bush for U S military action against Gen Manuel Noriega in Panama. Senators Helms Dole Gorton and Wilson lauded the move predicting bipartisan support while Dodd monitored events. Thatcher offered immediate support in a call with Bush as Mitchell traveled.
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Soviet Union condemns US Panama intervention as aggression
Moscow denounces Washington for invading Panama and demands an immediate end to armed actions. Tass quotes Foreign Ministry spokesman Perfiley, calling the move a violation of the UN Charter and urging world leaders to condemn the act. In Miami, Panamanian exiles celebrate while attorney Takiff expresses a fatal outcome for Gen. Noriega and plans to travel to Panama City.
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Noriega Aims to Seize Canal Power Amid U S Clash
Panama City’s Manuel Antonio Noriega defies the United States, maintains control after a declared state of war, and preserves a populist image. The longtime Defense Forces chief rose from humble roots to command and influence Panama’s canal future while facing charges and opposition.
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