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9/3.96 7:00a.m..
PRESIDENT Wll..LIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
STATEMENT ON IRAQ
THE WHITE HOUSE
SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
Three days ago, despite clear warnings from the United States and the international community,
Iraqi forces attacked and seized the Kurdish-controlled city oflrbil in Northern Iraq. Since then,
dozens of summary executions have been reported. The limited withdrawals announced by Iraq
do not change the basic reality: the Iraqi army today controls Irbil.
These brutal acts _of defiance demand a strong resp·onse: They have received one. A few hours
ago, I ordered America's armed forces to strike Iraq. Our missiles sent this message to Saddam
Hussein: when you abuse your own people or thieaten your neighbors, you will pay a price.
Tragically, it appears that one Kurdish group which in the past opposed .Saddam now has decided
..
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.
.
. to cooperate with him. But that cannot justify unleashing the Iraqi Army against the ciyilian
population oflrbil. ~epeatedly over the past weeks and months, we have worked to secure a
lasting cease-fire between ·the warring Kurdish factions. The Iraqi attack adds fuel to this
factional fire-- and threatens to·spark instability throughout the region.
Our objectives are limited but clear: to make Saddam Hussein pay a price for his latest act of
1.
brutality, reducing his ability to threaten his neighbors and America's interests .
,
.
DECLASSIFIED
E.O. 12958, As Amended,
White House Guidelines, Au2¥~!. t~1 1997
By_hLNARA, Date~
-zett Ctt~ .. ~
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2
First, we are extending the No Fly Zone in Southern Iraq. This will deny Saddam control oflraqi
. airspace from the. Kuwait border to the southern suburbs of Baghdad -- and significantly restrict
Iraq's ability to conduct offensive air operations in the region.
. Second, to protect the safety of our aircraft enforcing this expanded. No Fly Zone, cruise missile
attacks this morning removed Saddam' s air defense capabilities in Southern Iraq -- destroying
more th~ 40% ofiraq'sfront line surface-to-air missile batteries.
The United States was a sponsor ofUnited Nations Security Council Resolution 986, which
allows Iraq to sell .
limited amounts of oil to purchase food and medicine for its people.-- including
.
.
the Kurds. Irbil, the city seized by the Iraqis, is a key distribution center for that aid. Until we are
sure these humanitarian supplies can get to· those who need them, the plan cannot go. forward -and the Iraqi governrnent will be denied the new resources it has been expecting.
Sad dam Hussein's tactical objectives may change. But his methods are always the same: violence
and aggression. Against th(f Kurds. Against other ethnic minorities. Against Iraq's neighbors.
As it was in Operation Desert Storm, and then again two years· ago when Iraq massed its forces
· on Kuwait' ~.border, America's answer to Iraqi recklessness must be strong and immediate. It
must make. Saddam pay a reaJprice for such actions. It must make clear .reckless acts have
consequences-- or those acts will increase. It must redu~e Iraq's ability to strike out at its
neighbors. And it must increase America's ability fo contain Iraq over the long term. The steps
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3
we are taking today will achieve all of these objectives .. In short, they serve America's strategic
interests.
Time and again, Saddam Hussein has made clear his disdain for civilized behavior. He has
brutalized his own people ... attacked his neighbors .... supported terrorism ... and sought to acquire
weapons of mass destruction. America's policy is equally clear: when our interests and the
security of our frierids and allies are threatened, we will act-- and with appropriate force
· whenever necessary. That is what we are doing this morning in Iraq.
I know that the thoughts and prayers of all Americans are with our military men and women who
are conducting this operation. God bless them -- and the nation they are serving .
,
.
�9/3/96 7:30 a.m ..
PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
STATEMENT ON IRAQ
THE WHITE HOUSE
SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
�2
Three days ago, despite clear warnings from the United
States and the international community, Iraqi forces
attacked and seized the Kurdish-controlled city of lrbil in
Northern Iraq. The limited withdrawals announced by
Iraq do not change the basic reality: Saddam Hussein's
army today controls Irbil and Iraqi units remain deployed
for further attacks.
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These brutal acts o.f-rlefiall6e demand a strong response.
They have received one. Earlier today, I ordered
America's armed forces to strike Iraq. Our missiles sent
this message to Saddam Hussein: when you abuse your
own people or threaten your neighbors, you will pay a
.
price.
It appears that one Kurdish group which in the past
opposed Saddam now has decided to cooperate with him.
But that cannot justify unleashing the Iraqi Army against
the civilian population of lrbil.
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Repeatedly over the past weeks and months, we have
worked to secure a lasting cease-fire between the Kurdish
factions. The Iraqi attack adds fuel to this factional frre -and threatens to· spark instability throughout the region.
Our objectives are limited but clear: to make Saddam
Hussein pay a price for his latest act of brutality, reducing
his ability to threaten his neighbors and America's
interests.
�5
First, we are extending the No Fly Zone in Southern Iraq.
This will deny Saddam control of Iraqi airspace from the
Kuwait border to the southern suburbs of Baghdad -- and
significantly restrict Iraq's ability to conduct offensive air
· operations in the region.
Second, to protect the safety of our aircraft enforcing thic~
expanded No Fly Zone, our cruise missiles struck
Saddam's air defense capabilities in Southern Iraq\o/
(targetting 50% oflraq's front line surface-to-air missile
sitesj
,
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The United States was a sponsor of United Nations
Security Council Resolution 986, which allows Iraq to sell
limited amounts of oil to purchase food and medicine for
its people -- including the Kurds. Irbil, the city seized by
the Iraqis, is a key distribution center for that aid. Until
we are sure these humanitarian supplies can get to those
who need them, the plan cannot go forward -- and the
Iraqi government will be denied the new resources it has
been expecting.
Saddam Hussein's tactical objectives may,change. But his
methods are always the same: violence and aggression.
Against the Kurds. Against other ethnic minorities.
Against Iraq's 'neighbors.
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America's answer to Iraqi recklessness must be strong and
immediate -- as President Bush demonstrated in Operation
Desert Storm ... as we showed two years ago when Iraq
massed its forces on Kuwait's border ... and as we showed
again today[we must make Saddam pay a real price for
such action~ We must make clear reckless acts have
consequences -- or those acts will increase. We must
reduce Iraq's ability to strike out at its neighbors. And we
must increase America's ability to contain Iraq over the
long term. The steps we are taking today will further all of
these objectives. In short, they serve America's strategic
interests.
�8
Time and again, Saddam Hussein has made clear his
disdain for civilized behavior. He has brutalized his own
people ... attacked his neighbors ... supported terrorism ...
and sought to acquire weapons of mass destruction.
America's policy is equally clear: when our interests and
the security of our friends and allies are threatened, we
will act -- with force when necessary. That is what we did
this morning in Iraq.
I know that the thoughts and prayers of all Americans are
with our military men and women who are conducting this
operation. God bless them-- and the nation they are
0
servmg.
�-SECRET ..
9/3.96 7:00a.m ..
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PRESIDENT Wll.,LIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
iSTATEMENT ON IRAQ
THE WHITE HOUSE
SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
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Three days ago, "despite clear \Yarnings from the United States and the international community,
Iraqi forces attacked·and seized th~ Kurdish-controlled city oflrbil in Northern Iraq. Sin~e then,
dozens of summary executions have been reported. The limited withdrawals announced by Iraq
•.j
•
do not change the basic reality: the, Iraqi army today controls Irbil.
These brutal acts .of defiance demand a strong response. They have received one. A few hours .
ago, I ordered America's arined f~rces to strike Iraq. Our missiles sent this message to Saddam
I
Hussein: when you abuse 'your own people or threaten your neighbors, you
will pay a price.
'
Tragically, it appears that one Kur,dish group which in the past opposed Saddam now has decided
.
.
to cooperate with him. But that cannot justify unleashing the Iraqi Army against the civilian
.population of Irbil.. Repeatedly over the .past w~eks and months, we have worked to secure a
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lasting
cease-fir~
•
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·'
'
between the wa~ring Kurdish factions. The Iraqi attack adds fuel to this
factional fire -- and thre.atens to spark instability throughout the region.
Our objectives are limited but clear: to make Saddam Hussein pay a price for his latest act of. ·
brutality, reducing his ability to threaten his neighbors and America's interests.
DECLASSIFIED
E. 0. 12958, As Amended,
v-1 nite House Guidelines, Augu.sp~. t997·· .
B¢L,NARA, Dat<.:_':l_fif~
· ~ "'()11S~
"'f
·
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First, we are extending the No Fly Zone in Southern Iraq. This will deny Saddam control oflraqi
airspace from the Kuwait border to. the southern suburbs ofBaghdad -- and significantly restrict
Iraq's ability to condu'ct offensive air operations in the region. ·
Second, to protect the safety of o~r aircraft enforcing this expanded No Fly Zone, cruise missile
i
.
.
attacks this morning removed Saddam' s air defense capabilities in Southern Iraq -- destroying ·
more than 40% of Iraq's front line' surface-to-air missile batteries.
The United States was a sponsor of United Nations Security Council Resolution 986, which
allows Iraq to sell limited amounts of oil to purchase food arid medicine for its people -- including
.
.
the Kurds. Irbil, the . city seized
b¥ the Iraqis, is a key distribution center for that aid.
Until we are
sure .these humanitarian suBplies can get to those who need them, the plan cannot go forward -arid the Iraqi governrilent will be denie.d the riew resources it has been expecting.
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Sad dam Hussein's tactical objectives may change. But his methods are always the same: violence
and-aggression. Against the Kurds. Agrunst other ethni~ minorities._ Against Iraq's neighbors.
As it was in Op~ration Desert Storm, and then again two years· ago when Iraq massed its forces
· on Kuwait's border, America's answer to Iraqi recklessness must be strong and immediate. It
I .•
must make Saddam pay a real price for such actions. It . must make ·.
clear.reckless acts have
.
consequences -- or those acts will increase. It must reduce Iraq's ability to strike out at its
·'
neighbors. And it must increase:America's ability to contain Iraq over the long term. The steps
�3
we are taking today will achieve all of these objectives. In short, they serve America's strategic
interests.
Time and again, Saddam Hussein has made clear his disdain for civilized behavior. He has
-brutalized his own people ... attacked his neighbors ... supported terrorism ... and sought to acquire
'
weapons of mass destruction. America's policy is equally clear: when our interests and the
security of our friends and allies are threatened, we will act -- and with appropriate force
'
whenever necessary. That is what we are doing this morning in Iraq.
I know that the thoughts and prayers of all Americans are with our military men and women who
are conducting this operation. God bless them -- and the nation they are serving.
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COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
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SECRE'F9/2/96 8 p.m.
PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
: STATEMENTONIRAQ
THE WHITE HOUSE
SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
Three days ago, despite clear warnings from the United ~tates and _the international community,
Iraqi forces attacked and seized the Kmdish-controlled city oflrbil in Northern Iraq. Since then,
.
.
dozens of summary executions have been reported. The limited withdrawals announced by Iraq
do not change the basic reality: the Iraqi army today controls lrbil.
These brutal acts of defiance demand a strong response. They have received one. A few hours
ago, I ordered America's armed rorces to strike Iraq. Our missiles sent this message to Sad dam
Hussein: when you abuse your own people or threaten your neighbors, you will pay a price.
Tragically, it appears that one Kurdish group whtch in the past opposed Saddam now h~s decided
to cooperate with him. But that cannot justify unleashing the Iraqi Army against the civilian ·
population oflrbil. Repeatedly. over the past weeks and months, we have worked to secure a
lasting cease-fire between the warring Kurdish factions. The Iraqi attack adds fuel to this
factional fire -- and threatens to spark instability throughout the region~
Om objectives are limited but clear: to make Saddam Hussein pay a price for his latest act of
brutality, reducing his ability to threaten his neighbors and America's interests.
DECLASSIFIED
E.O. 12958, As Amended, .
White House Guidelines, Au~~t_1p.,_1997
BY1bLNARA, Date~
~~ .. ~e, .. f
.
�2
I
First, we are extending the No Fly Zone in Southern Iraq. This will deny Saddam control oflraqi
airspace from the Kuwait border to the southern suburbs ofBaghdad --and significantly restrict
Iraq's ability to conduct offensive air operations in the region.
Second, to protect the safety of our aircraft enforcing this expanded No Fly Zone, cruise missile
attacks this morning removed Saddam's air defense capabilities in Southern Iraq-- destroying
. more than 40% of Iraq's front line
surface-to~air
missile batteries.
The United States was a sponsor ,ofUnited Nations Security Council Resolution 986, which
allows Iraq to sell limited amounts of oil to purchase food and medicine for its people -- including
'
.
the Kurds. Irbil, the city seized by the Iraqis, is a key distribution center for that aid. Until we are
sure these humanitarian supplies ;can get to those who need them, the plan cannot go forward -and the Iraqi government will be' denied the new resources it has been expecting.
Saddam Hussein's tactical objectives may change .. But his methods are always the same: violence
and aggression. Against the K~rds. Against other ethnic minorities. Against Iraq's neighbors.
Some will ask why this use.ofrililitaryforce is necessary. My answer is this: As it was in
I
Operation Desert Storm, and then again two years ago when Iraq massed its forces on Kuwait's
border, America's answer to Iraqi recklessness must be strong and ~mmediate. It must ~ake
Saddam pay a real price for. such actions. It must make clear reckless acts have consequences -- .
or those acts will increase .. It must reduce Iraq's ability to strike out at its neighbors. And it must
'
'
�3
increase America's ability to contain Iraq over the long term. The steps we are taking today will
achieve all of these objectives. In s:hort, they serve America's strategic inter~sts.
Time and again, Saddam Hussein has made clear his disdain for civilized behavior. He has
· brutalized his own people ... attacked his neighbors ... supported terrorism ... and sought to acquire
.
.
weapons of mass destruction. America's policy is equally clear: when our interests and the
-
'
security of our friends and allies are threatened, we will act -- and with appropriate force
whenever necessary. That is what we are doing this morning in Iraq.
I know that. the thoughts and
pray~rs
of all Americans are with our military men and women who
are conducting this operation. ·God bless them -- and the nation they are serving.
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9/2/96 1 a.m.
PRESIDENT WU.,LIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
: STATEMENTONIRAQ
SEPTEMBER XX, 1996
XX days ago, despite clear warnings from the international community_.illJ.djn__yj_Q_!fl:timtQ.f.lJ.N
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Security Council Resolutions, Iraqi forces attacked and seized the Kurdish-controlled city of Irbil
in Northern Iraq. This act requires a strong response. It has received one. At XX hours,
American [and British] [aircraft and] missiles began the operation ~hat will send this message to
Saddam Hussein: when you abuse your own people or terrorize your neighbors, you will pay a
pnce .
.The fact that one Kurdish group invited the Iraqis to intervene does not justify Iraq's agFessien
n~.~.Q!j_JQ..YiQl_~n_g~.
We have been working hard over the past XX months to secure a cease-fire
between the warring Kurdish factions. The Iraqi attack adds fuel to this factional fire-- and
threatens to spark instability throughout the region.
Accordingly, early this morning, I ordered America's armed forces to strike Iraq. Our objectives
are clear and limited: to punish [alt: respond to] Saddam Hussein for his aggression[alt: acts of
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yj_g_!~g~_d_
afl:El.in..m:d~L.-to reduce his ability to threaten his neighbors and America's interests.
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First, we are extending the No Fly Zone in Southern Iraq [and establishing a Free Fly Zone in
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Western Iraq.] This will severely restrict Iraq's ability to conduct offensive air operations in the
regiOn.
DECLASSIFIED
E.O. 12958, As Amended,
White House Guidelines, Au~sf_2f,_l997
By~ARA,Date~ ·
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Second, we are destroying Surface to Air Missile defenses in Southern Iraq to protect the safety
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of our aircraft enforcing this ·expanded No Fly Zone.
Third, as a practical matter, there must be a suspension ofU.N. Security Council Resolution 986,
which allows Iraq to sell limited amounts of oil to purchase food and medicine for its people -including the Kurds. Irbil, the city seizedby the Iraqis, is a key distribution center for that aid.
Until we are sure these humanitarian supplies can get to those who need them, the plan cannot go
forward -- and the Iraqi government will be denied the new resources it has been expecting.
!
.
'
Saddam Hussein's motivations niay change. But his methods are always the same: violence and
aggression. Against the Kurds .. Against other ethnic minorities. Against Iraq's neighbors.
As it was in Operation Desert Storm, and then again two years ago when Iraq massed its forces .
on Kuwait's border, America's answer to Iraqi recklessness must be strong and immediate. It
I
must make Saddam pay .a real piice for his action. It must reduce his ability to strike out at his
neighbors .. And it must increase America's ability to contain Iraq over the long term. The steps
we are taking today will achiev~ all of these objectives. · In short, they serve America's strategic
interests.
I·
Time and again, Saddam Hussein has made clear his disdain for civilized behavior. He has
brutalized his own people ... att,acked his neighbors ... supported terrorism ... and sought to acquire
weapons of mass destruction. :America's policy is equally clear: when our interests and the .
�..;
..,
security of our friends and allies an\ threatened, we will act -- and with appropriate force
whenever necessary. That is what we are doing this morning in Iraq.
I know that the thoughts and prayers of all Americans are with our military men and women who
are conducting this operation. Go~ bless them -- and the nation they are serving.
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9/3.96 7:00a.m .. ·
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
, STATEMENT ON IRAQ
THE WHITE HOUSE
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SEPTEMBER3, 1996
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Three days ago, despite clear warpings from the United States and the international community,
Iraqi forces attacked and seized tjle Kurdish-controlled city oflrbil in Northern
lraq~ince then,
dozens of summary executions ~ve been report:!)rhe limited withdrawals ~ounced by Iraq
do not change the basic reality: the II;"aqi army today controls Irbil. ..J.
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These brutal acts of defiance detpand a strong response, They have received one. A few heuft;
~I
ordered America's arined forces to strike Iraq. Our missiles sent this message to Saddam
Hussein: when you abuse your 1own people or threaten your neighbors, you will pay a price.
.
~it
'
appears that one
l
~rdish
.
group which in the past opposed Saddam now has decided
to cooperate with him. But that cannot justify unleashing the Iraqi ArmY. against the civilian
population of Irbil. Repeatedly .over the past weeks and months, we have worked to secure a
.
.
lasting cease-fire between th£arri~urffuh factions. The Iraqi attack adds fuel to this
factional fire -- and threatens to. spark instability throughout the region.
Our objectives are limited. but clear: to make Saddam Hussein pay a price for his latest act of
;
brutality, reducing his ability :to threaten his neighbors and America's interests .
.
,
DECLASSIFffiD
E.O. 12958, As Amended,
White House Guidelines, Alljll~ }·2'~, ,1'
1997
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By~ARA,Date~
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First, we are extending the No Fly f:orie in Southern Iraq. This will deny Saddam control of Iraqi
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souther~ suburbs ofBaghdad --and significantly restrict
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. The United States was a sponsor of United Nations Security Council Resolution 986, which
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allows Iraq to sell limited
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amount~
of oil to purchase food and medicine for its people --
includ~ng
the Kurds. Irbil, the city seized by the Iraqis, is a key distribution center for that aid. Until we are
'
.
sure these humanitarian supplies can get to those who need them, the plari cannot go forward -and the Iraqi governrilent will be denied the new resource~ it has been expecting.
Saddam Hussein's tactical objectives may change. But his methods are always the same: violence
I
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.!Ys-it wa~ Op~ration Desert Storm, aftti Mieft agai~ two years ago when Iraq massed its forces
on Kuwait' ~-border America's answer to Iraqi recklessness ·must be strong and immediate. It
must make Saddam pay a real piice for such actions. It must make clear.reckless acts have
.
I
.
.
1
.
consequences-- or those acts will increase. It must redus:;e Iraq's ability to strike out at its
neighbors. And it must increase America's ability t'o contain Iraq over the long term. The steps
�3
we are taking today will achieve all of these objectives. In short, they serve America's strategic
interests.
Time and again, Saddam Hussein 1has made clear his disdain for civilized behavior. He has
brutalized his own people ... attacked his neighbors ... supported terrorism... and sought to acquire
weapons of mass destruction. America'spolicy is equally clear: when our interests and the
'
security of our friends and aJiieS lire threate.ned, we will act-- ~with a~te force
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whexnecessary. That is what w/_mg this morning in Iraq.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
'STATEMENT ON IRAQ
THE WHITE HOUSE
' SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
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Three days ago, in defiance of the international community, Iraqi forces attacked and.seized the
Kurdish-controlled city oflrbil in Northern Iraq. This act requires a strong response. It has
received one. A few hours ago, American missiles sent this message to Saddam Hussein: when
you abuse your own people or threaten your neighbors, you will pay a price.
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justifY attacking his own people; Repeatedly over the.past weeks and months, we have worked
hard to secure a lasting cease-fire:between the warring Kurdish factions. The Iraqi attack adds
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fuel to this factional fire -- and thleatens to spark instability throughout the region.
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ability to conduct offensive alr operations in the region or take action against its neighbors.
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our aircraft enforcing this expanded No Fly Zone, and to deprive Saddam Hussein of these
military assets.
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the Kurds-- inevitably is affected by the Iraqi attack. Irbil, the city seized by the Iraqis, is a key
distribution center for that aid. Until we are sure these humanitarian supplies can get to those
who need them, the plan cannot go forward -- and the Iraqi government will be denied the new
resources it has been expecting.
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Saddam Hussein's tactical objectives may change. But his methods are always the same: violence
. and aggression. Against the Kurds. Against other ethnic minorities. Against Iraq's neighbors.
Some will ask why this use of military force is necessary. My answer is this: As it was in
Operation Desert Storm, and then :again two years ago when Iraq massed its forces on Kuwait's ·
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border, America's answer to Iraqi :recklessness must be strong and immediate. It must make
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increase America's ability to
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Iraq over the long term. The steps we are taking today will
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weapons of mass destruction. America's policy is equally clear: when our interests and the
security of our friends and allies areI threatened, we will act -- • and with appropriate force
whenever necessary. That is what we are doing this morning in Iraq.
I know that the thoughts and prayers of all Americans are with our military men and women who
are conducting this operation. God bless them -- and the nation they are serVing.
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· PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
STATEMENT ON IRAQ
SEPTEMBER XX, 1996
XX days ago, despite clear warnings from the international community, Iraqi forces attacked and
seized the Kurdish-controlled city oflrbil in Northern Iraq. This act requires a strong response.
It has received· one. At XX hours, American [and British] [aircraft and] missiles began the
operation that will send this message to Saddam Hussein: when you abuq/our own peopl~ or
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We have been working hard over the past XX.months to secure a cease-fire be ween the warring
Kurdish factions. The ·Iraqi attack adds fuel to this factional fire -- and threaten
instability throughout the region.
threaten his neighbors and America's interests .
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Western haq.] This
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forward -- and the Iraqi government will be denied the new resources it has been expecting.
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ggression. Against the. Kurds. Against other ethnic minorities. Against Iraq's neighbors.
s it was in Operation Desert Storm, and then again two years ago when Iraq massed its forces
neighbors. And it must increase America's ability to contain Iraq over the long term. The steps
we are taking today will achieve all of these objectives. In short, they serve America's strategic
~
interests.
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brutalized his own people ... attacked his neighbors ... supported terrorism ... and sought to acquire
weapons of mass destruction. America's policy is equally clear: when our interests and the
�· security of our friends and allies are threatened, we will act -- and with appropriate force
whenever necessary. That is what we are doing this morning in Iraq.·
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are conducting this operation. God bless them-- and the nation they are serving.·
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9/2/96 1 a.m.
PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
STATEMENT ON IRAQ
SEPTEMBER XX, 1996
XX days ago, despite clear warnings from the international community__rmgjn__yi_g_!~ti_Q_P...._Qf.!JN
Security Council Resolutions, Iraqi forces attacked and
seiz~d
the Kurdish-controlled city of Irbil
in Northern Iraq. This act requires a strong response. It has received one. At XX hours,
American [and British] [aircraft and] missiles began the operation that will send this message to
Saddam Hussein: when you abuse your own people or terrorize your neighbors, you will pay a
pnce.
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g~_~QITJ_Q__.YlQl~n_<;.~.
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threatens to spark instability throughout the region.
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are clear and limited: to punish [alt: respond to] Saddam Hussein. for his aggression[alt: acts of
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which allows Iraq to sell limited amounts of oil to purchase food and medicine for its people -including the Kurds. Irbil, the city seized by the Iraqis,' is a key distribution center for that aid.
Until we are sure these humanitarian supplies can get to those who need them, the plan cannot go
forward -- and the Iraqi government will be denied the new resources it has been expecting.
Saddam Hussein's motivations may change. But his methods are always the same: violence and
aggression. Against the Kurds. Against other ethnic minorities. Against Iraq's neighbors.
As it was in Operation Desert Storm, and then again two years ago when Iraq massed its forces
on Kuwait's border, America's answer to Iraqi recklessness must be strong and immediate. It
must make Saddam pay a real price for his action. It must reduce his ability to strike out at his
neighbors. And it must increase America's ability to contain Iraq over the long term. The steps
we are taking today will achieve all of these objectives. In short, they serve America's strategic
interests.
Time and again, Saddam Hussein has made cl.ear his disdain for civilized behavior. He has
brutalized his own people ... attacked his neighbors ... supported terrorism. .. and sought to acquire
weapons of mass destruction. America's policy is equally clear: when our interests and the
�security of our friends and allies are threatened, we will act -- and with appropriate force
whenever necessary. That is what we are doing this morning in Iraq.
I know that the thoughts and prayers of all
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are with our military men and women who
are conducting this operation. God bless them -- and the nation !liey are serving.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
STATEMENT ON IRAQ
· SEPTEMBER 1, 1996
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<p>Antony Blinken served in the Clinton Administration as the chief foreign policy speechwriter in the National Security Council Speechwriting Directorate from 1994 thru 1998.</p>
<p>Blinken prepared remarks for President Clinton, Anthony Lake, Samuel Berger, James Steinberg, and General Donald Kerrick. His speechwriting topics cover a variety of subjects for various audiences including but not limited to: foreign trips or head of state visits, United Nations General Assembly addresses, and State of the Union and weekly radio addresses. As an NSC speechwriter, Blinken produced speeches on major foreign policy actions during the Clinton Administration on Haiti, Iraq and Bosnia. The documents in the collection consist of speech drafts, newspaper and magazine articles, memos, correspondence, schedules, and handwritten notes.</p>
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