Question

"Since the UN (United Nation) Charter provides the legal basis for the conduct of this operation, I do not believe it necessary now to obtain additional UN endorsement for the MNFES (Multinational Force to enforce sanctions). Subject to the consent of the UNSC (United Nations Security Council) Permanent members, I agree to allow U.S. Participation in the discussions of the MNFES operation for enforcing sanctions against _____ and and Kuwait by the UN Military Staff Committee." President George H.W. Bush, August 20, 1990 Which country's name goes in the blank in this speech by President Bush?

Answer 1

The correct answer is "Iraq."

"I agree to allow U.S.participationn in the discussions of the MNFES operation for enforcing sanctions against Iraq and Kuwait by the UN Military Staff Committee."

After Iraq decided to invade Kuwait in August 1990, the response of the United States President, George W. H. Bush was decisive. With the support of the United Nations, President Bush ordered Iraq to leave Kuwait. However, dictator Sadam Hussein refused. That is why in the first two months of 1991, the United States Air Force -with the support of its allies- attacked strategic locations in Iraq, and followed with a ground campaign that received the code name of "Desert Storm Operation."