News Briefing on Call Up of Reserves

President Bush discussed the events in the Middle East following a briefing by Secretary Cheney and Chairman Powell. He reported that the fo… read more

President Bush discussed the events in the Middle East following a briefing by Secretary Cheney and Chairman Powell. He reported that the forces in Saudi Arabia were equivalent to a large, self-sustaining city. He also reported that the reserves had been called up. He urged the United Nation and the U.S.S.R. to strengthen their support of the sanctions against Iraq.

The press conference was followed by 20 minutes of open phones. Callers were asked to share their responses to the press conference. close

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News Briefing on Call Up of Reserves

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Program ID:
13642-1
Category:
White House Event
Format:
News Briefing
Location:
Kennebunkport, Maine, United States
First Aired:
Aug 22, 1990 | 2:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Aug 22, 1990 | 11:20pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Aug 22, 1990 | 2:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 22, 1990 | 8:05pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 22, 1990 | 11:20pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
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