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Wednesday President says to prepare for lengthy commitment to defend Saudi
Arabia. (Washington Post, August 9, p. Al.)

Saddam Hussein defends his invasion of Kuwait on Baghdad radio. (Washington
Post, August 8, p. Al.)

Iraq announces permanent annexation of Kuwait. (Washington Post, August 8, p. Al.)

Secretary of State Baker lays the groundwork for obtaining Turkey's permission for
U.S. use of Turkish military bases if needed to deter Iraq from invading Saudi Arabia
by offering Turkey expanded military and intelligence cooperation from the U.S.
(Washington Post, August 10, p. 30.)

Egypt's President Mubarak calls for Arab summit meeting to discuss multi-national
Arab. security force to monitor Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait. (Washington Post, August
9, p. Al.)

Britain announces it will send military forces to defend Saudi Arabia. (Washington
Post, August 9, p. A37.)

Eight giant Air Force Reserve C-5A cargo jets are called to action from the 439th
Tactical Airlift Wing at Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts. Officials will not say
what role they will play in the Middle East crisis. Westover spokesmen say they have
been inundated with calls from reservists volunteering for duty in Saudi Arabia. (United
Press International, August 9.)

President Bush signs waiver lifting the ceiling on the maximum number of F-15
fighters that can operate in Saudi Arabia. An amendment to the 1988 Defense
Authorization Bill, proposed by Sen. Metzanbaum, limited the number to 60.
(Washington Post, August 9, p. 1.)

August 9 OPERA~ON DESERT SHIELD COMNIENCES
Thursday --- The 15 member United Nations Security Council unanimously passes
U.N. Resolution 662 declaring Iraqi annexation of Kuwait null and void. (Washington
Post, August 10, p. 1.)

Jordanian Foreign Minister announces his country will comply with sanctions against
Iraq. (Washington Post, August 10, p. A25.)

Soviet Foreign Ministry spokesman says his country stands for coordinated action
within the Security Council and condemns Iraq's annexation of Kuwait. (Washington
Post, August 10, p. A25.)

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