U.N. Intervention in Somalia

This White House Press briefing followed an address by then President Clinton regarding the situation and US response to fighting in Mogadis… read more

This White House Press briefing followed an address by then President Clinton regarding the situation and US response to fighting in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Les Aspin, DEFENSE SECRETARY ,

Warren Christopher, SECRETARY OF STATE

Admiral David Jeremiah, Acting Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

outlined the president’s decision to increase the U.S. troops, heavy armaments, and air presence and the effort to secure missing U.S. servicemen.

Following opening statements, they took questions from reporters

Secretary Aspin confronted criticism that he refused to allow an increase in heavy armaments requested in May by U.S. military leaders in Somalia. close

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Program ID:
51260-1
Category:
News Conference
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Briefing Room, White House, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Oct 07, 1993 | 8:53pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Oct 09, 1993 | 4:43pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Oct 07, 1993 | 8:53pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 08, 1993 | 12:03am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 08, 1993 | 6:17am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 09, 1993 | 4:43pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
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