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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) President Bush's strategy in Persian Gulf detailed; statements from Iraqi President Saddam Hussein regarding Kuwait and Israel noted; scenes shown of Hussein at Iraqi Parliament. Report introduced.
(White House: John Cochran) Bush's speech to nation this morning analyzed. [BUSH - explains troops' mission in Saudi Arabia.] [After meeting with Bush, Kuwaiti ambassador to United States Sheikh Saud Nasir al-SABAH - asks for more action.] [BUSH - talks about economic sanctions.] US officials reported organizing road convoy from Baghdad, Iraq, to Amman, Jordan, for Americans in Iraq; Iraqi statement regarding private citizens like Penelope Nabokov noted. [State Department spokesman Richard BOUCHER - says only diplomats will be allowed to leave.] ......
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Pentagon: Fred Francis) Pentagon Operation "Desert Shield" in Saudi Arabia detailed; concern of Iraqi attack while American force still moving in examined. [Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Colin POWELL - comments on Iraqi force.] Air and naval support detailed.
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) King Hussein of Jordan reported speaking against Saddam Hussein's annexation of Kuwait; other Arab leaders noted cautious, sending no troops yet to Saudi Arabia. Report introduced.
(Cairo: Arthur Kent) Tomorrow's Arab summit in Cairo, Egypt to find peaceful retreat for Saddam Hussein previewed; scenes shown of US aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower moving through Suez Canal. [Egyptian President Hosni MUBARAK - (thru translator) calls for summit.] [EGYPTIAN - expresses popular dislike of military confrontation.] [MUBARAK - (thru translator) warns Saddam Hussein.] [Jordan's King HUSSEIN - comments on crisis.] Possibility of Arab force complementing US presence in Saudi Arabia mentioned.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Pentagon: Katherine Couric) United States preparedness for possible Iraqi chemical weapons use detailed; scenes shown from aftermath of Iraqi chemical weapons use against Kurds and from April 1990, of President Saddam Hussein admitting chemical weapons could wipe out half of Israel. [Brookings Institution Elisa HARRIS - comments on mustard and nerve gasses.] [Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, General Colin POWELL - talks about troops' heavy protective clothing.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Fort Bragg, North Carolina: Kenley Jones) Family members and friends of soldiers leaving Fort Bragg, North Carolina, featured. [Wife Sue GREEN, fiancee Lisa TOLUTO - explain their fears.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Americans waiting to get out of Iraq and Kuwait mentioned. Steve Betts, Kuwaiti national swim team coach, who left for Saudi Arabia, featured; audio heard of telephone interview with Betts at Dhahran airport regarding invasion and his trip to freedom. Report introduced.
(Los Angeles: George Lewis) American opinion of United States presence in Saudi Arabia featured; scenes shown of people praying at New York Saint Patrick's Cathedral. [Parents of detained Kevin Bazner, Edward and Virginia BAZNER - comment.] [In various cities, four PEOPLE - comment.] [US embassy in Kuwait employee's mother Kay EDELEN - comments.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Following OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) announcement, oil prices reported falling; ARCO noted freezing prices. Report introduced.
(Washington: Andrea Mitchell) Administration's strategy for long- term oil shortage outlined. [Tom Brown, Incorporated, Don EVANS - comments on US inability to immediately pick up slack.] Americans' bad habits noted. [President BUSH - asks oil companies to show restraint.] [Senator George MITCHELL - asks Justice Department to investigate price gouging.] [Senator Bob DOLE - comments.] [Institution of International Economics C. Fred BERGSTREN - says US, Japan and Germany should release strategic petroleum reserves.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) "Stock Market Report".
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Studio: Jim Miklaszewski) Military experts illustrate with war games expected Iraqi confrontation in Saudi Arabia. [Retired Army Colonel William TAYLOR - portrays Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.] [Retired Army Colonel Harry SUMMERS - directs multinational forces.]
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