Dirck in RealAudio

George Bush in RealAudio

Less than six months after Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait, President Bush and Secretary of State James Baker huddle in the Oval Office as they compose a response to Seviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who had requested a delay in U.S. action against Saddam Hussein. The president and Baker decided to proceed with their planned assault. A few moments later Bush emerged and announced a 24-hour ultimatum to Saddam. Two hours after the deadline passed, an air war began - just in time for the evening news.