Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on United States Response to Iraqi Missile Attacks on Israel
The United States has been in touch with the Government of Israel to express its outrage over the missile attacks by Iraq. Secretary Baker discussed the matter with Prime Minister Shamir by telephone from the White House tonight. The Secretary assured the Prime Minister that the United States is continuing its efforts to eliminate this threat.
The United States expects to remain in close consultation with Israel on this issue. The U.S. has also been in contact with its coalition partners.
The President has been kept informed of these developments and remains in the Residence.
Note: Press Secretary Fitzwater read this statement to reporters at 11:15 p.m. in the Briefing Room at the White House. The statement referred to Secretary of State James A. Baker III and Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir of Israel.
George Bush, Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on United States Response to Iraqi Missile Attacks on Israel Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/265806
