Freedom's Conscience: An Open Thread

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April 13, 1993: While giving a speech at Kuwait University, former President George H. W. Bush, as well as dozens of students, are killed when a car bomb explodes. Further investigations prove that "Directorate 14" of the Iraqi intelligence service was responsible.

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So, this is an open thread for everyone to add to the story. However, I ask that you do nothing A.S.B. or contradictory.

Otherwise, enjoy!
 
Israel

Israel

April 14, 1993: President Clinton calls Congress into a joint session, and requests authorization for use of military force against Iraq. He says, "we cannot allow this criminal, reprehensible act to go unpunished, and others who wish to do the same go undeterred."
 
Konrad Sartorius

Konrad Sartorius

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April 16, 1993, Bill Clinton retaliates against Iraq with a sustained bombardment of Baghdad. Targetted in the "surgical strike" is Sadamm Hussein's residence and various buildings associated with the Iraqi intelligence services.

Sadamm Hussin survives this bombardment, claiming that the "grace of Allah has allowed him to escape the wrath of the American Crusaders." Bill Clinton heralds the strikes as a "firm message to rouge states that America's leadership will not be target practice." Clinton has threathened further action against Iraq should it lash out after the April 16, 1993 attacks.
 
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Konrad Sartorius said:
April 16, 1993, Bill Clinton retaliates against Iraq with a sustained bombardment of Baghdad. Targetted in the "surgical strike" is Sadamm Hussein's residence and various buildings associated with the Iraqi intelligence services.

Sadamm Hussin survives this bombardment, claiming that the "grace of Allah has allowed him to escape the wrath of the American Crusaders." Bill Clinton heralds the strikes as a "firm message to rouge states that America's leadership will not be target practice." Clinton has threathened further action against Iraq should it lash out after the April 16, 1993 attacks.
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Good update, @Konrad Sartorius
 
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Israel

April 17th, 1993: George Bush's funeral is held in Milton, Massachusetts. Attending are his wife Barbara and his children, as well as Presidents Clinton, Reagan, Ford, and Nixon, British Prime Minister John Major, Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, and French President Francois Mitterrand
 
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Israel

April 18th, 1993: An Iraqi military exercise is held in the Persian Gulf. However, President Clinton decries it as a "scare tactic" as it was within range of U.S. forces in that area
 
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Israel

April 20th, 1993: Senator Joe Lieberman (D-CA) and Senator John McCain (R-AZ) propose the "Anti-Baathist Act," which stated that "it is the policy of the U.S. Government to combat the current regime in Iraq, and support efforts to remove it."
 
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Israel

April 21st, 1993: Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) appears in an interview on Larry King Live. In it, he denounces the A.B.A., saying that "we've already retaliated against Iraq for killing President Bush," and that it's "not in our best interests."
 
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Israel

April 22nd, 1993: Senator Bob Kerrey, in a press conference, says "as a veteran, I don't want to send any of our boys to fight a war abroad. But the government of Iraq is belligerent, is hostile, and is despotic. They stand against us at every turn. They murdered George Bush. I'll support this Act."
 
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Israel

April 24th, 1993: The vote on the A.B.A. is held in the Senate. The bill passes 52-48. Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) says that "if the House doesn't shoot it down, then it will be the end for peace."
 
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Israel

April 29th, 1993: The House of Representatives vote on the A.B.A., following a heated debate between supporters and opponents of the bill. Ultimately, it passes 222-213.

April 30th, 1993: President Clinton signs the A.B.A. into law. He promises to "liberate the Iraqi people from the boot of Saddam."
 
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