U.S. Persian Gulf Policy

Senate Democrats challenged President Bush’s Persian Gulf policy and questioned the need for immediate offensive military action to drive Ir… read more

Senate Democrats challenged President Bush’s Persian Gulf policy and questioned the need for immediate offensive military action to drive Iraqi forces from Kuwait. Senators demanded a greater role in decision-making regarding the crisis. Schlesinger, who was also director of the CIA, testified that the U.S. believes it will take about a year for international sanctions against Iraq to take full effect. The hearings were called in reaction to the president’s decision to send an additional 200,000 troops to Saudi Arabia to provide an “offensive military option.” close

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U.S. Persian Gulf Policy

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Program ID:
15138-1
Category:
Senate Committee
Format:
Senate Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Nov 27, 1990 | 9:30am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Nov 28, 1990 | 4:05am EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Nov 27, 1990 | 9:30am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 27, 1990 | 7:04pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 28, 1990 | 4:05am EST | C-SPAN 1
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