U.S. Persian Gulf Policy

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on U.S. Persian Gulf Policy. Testimony centered around U.S. troop deployment in Saudi Arabia and… read more

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on U.S. Persian Gulf Policy. Testimony centered around U.S. troop deployment in Saudi Arabia and suggestions that a military draft should be instituted. Former Navy Secretary Webb stated that “proper planning for a ground offensive should include an immediate call for the draft.” Richard Perle, former assistant secretary of Internationa Security Affairs at the Department of Defense, does not believe that United Nations sanctions against Iraq will force a withdrawal from Kuwait. close

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  • Edward N. Luttwak Scholar Center for Strategic and International Studies
  • Richard Perle Assistant Secretary (Former) Department of Defense->International Security Affairs
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U.S. Persian Gulf Policy

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Program ID:
15164-1
Category:
Senate Committee
Format:
Senate Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Nov 29, 1990 | 9:00am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Dec 01, 1990 | 2:40am EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Nov 29, 1990 | 9:00am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 29, 1990 | 7:58pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 01, 1990 | 2:40am EST | C-SPAN 1
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