Episode 267 GEORGE H. W. BUSH 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History ( Part 8 ) Bringing the World Together

George H.W. Bush 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History

In this episode we hear from Saddam Hussein himself in an exclusive interview by ABC News and Diane Sawyer. In it he denies he has ever murdered his opponents, claims he is not an admirer of Josef Stalin, and tries to justify his actions in Kuwait.
Then we listen in as he rounds up the British citizens who had been working in Kuwait and keeps them in a hotel there under the guise of protecting them. He even goes for a visit and at one point pats a small child on the head, sending a clear message that these people are hostages and he intends to use them as human shields. It is a chilling period in the desert, as the world begins to come together to push Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait.
We will listen in on the build up, visit with the troops so far from home, and hear from the Israelis about how they are coping with the situation in which Saddam Hussein has discussed making them a target too.
Finally, President George H. W. Bush will address the United States Armed Forces to prepare them for the possible battles to come.

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