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Date international U.S. Politicall Diplomatic Miii

Oct 16 Iraq hints at a compromise U.S. Naval forces, now
whereby it would pull out of number 53 warships and
most of Kuwait in return for 46,000 personnel. DoD
acess to the Gulf. releases ninth list of
Despite the embargo, approxiniately 113 Naval
unexpected fruit and Reservists ordered to active
vegetables are appearing in duty.
Baghdad, but industrial
supplies and spare parts
appear scarce.
Recently escaped Kuwaitis
tell of new round of Iraqi
terror in Kuwait.

Oct 17 Senate wants President to
obtain Congressional approval
before initiating military
action.

Oct 18 Iraq offers to sell oil to SECSTATE testifies to the Pentagon says that fewer than
anyone who will come and Senate Foreign Relations 10 reser'~ists have failed to
get it for $21 a barrel - far Committee that the President: report for active duty.
below the world market price 1) Does not want to seek Congress appropriates $1
of $34 a barrel. Congressional approval before billion for construction of
taking military action in the new fast roll~n roll~ff
Gulf, or sealift ships for fiscal year
2) Set up a structure for 1991. DoD plans to rotate
keeping Congressional leaders combat troops every six
apprised of military months and combat support
developments wtiile Congress troops e'iery 12 months.
is adjourned. Crurent force strength is
208,000 U.S., 40,000 Saudi
and 42,000 other Arab and
European troops.

Oct 19 Iraq begins rationing Pentagon is shipping 400 to
gasoline. Canada's diplomats 500 M1AI tanks with
leave embassy in Kuwait; 120mm guns to Saudi Arabia
only British, French, and from Germany.
American embassies remain
open.

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