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Date International U.S. Political! Diplomatic Military

Oct 20 A Turkish diplomat states SECDEF says that the trade The shuttle Atlantis will loft
Iraq has about 250,000 troops embargo imposed on Iraq is a satellite to focus on the
with armor and artillery in starting to have impact on its Gulf providing both strategic
northern Iraq close to the economy and ability to sustain and tactical reconnaissance
Turkish border. Missiles its occupation force. information for Desert Shield
have been moved within The Administration believes it commanders. U.S. analysts
stricing range of the Incirlik has authority under the U.N. state Iraqi military is learning
airbase. Chartertoundertakea howtoopeateU.S.Hawk
military assault. missiles and radars captured
Thousands raaied in New in Kuwait. 150 of these
York and other American missiles were brought back
cities to protest the U.S. to the Baghdad area.
buildup; largest demonstration 110 Naval Reservists were
since President Bush sent called up from 25 units.
troops. This recall briugs the total
Poll indicates 73 % of Naval Reservists activated to
Americans think President 4,665.
should use sanctions to force
Iraq to withdraw from
Kuwait; 69% think emphasis
should be on diplomatic
solution; 59 % insist on Iraqi
withdrawal with no
concessions.
Washington Post reports
President sent message to
President Hussein days before
invasion of Kuwait saying
U.S. wants better relations
with Baghdad, but is
concerned about Iraq's threats
to Kuwait and United Arab
Emirates.

Oct 21 Congressional leaders say Iraqi ship, indicating
they will convene a special apparent change in policy,
ssssion if President decides to reisses to halt despite
launch military action against warning shots by USS
Iraq. Poll shows support for O'BRIEN. Ship Boarded,
President Bush has declined found to have contraband and
from 75 % to 56 % in the past ordered back to Iraq, but
month; approval of Gulf reftises to cooperate.
policy drops from 75 % to Guard and reserve personnel
60%. activated to support
Operation Desert Shield as of
21 October totals 32,668.

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