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“President Bush is an intelligent man. He is not going to declare an economic war against Iraq . [...] I admire your extraordinary efforts to rebuild your country. I know you need funds. We understand that, and our opinion is that you should have the opportunity to rebuild your country. But we have no opinion on Arab-Arab conflicts like your border disagreement with Kuwait .”

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April Glaspie, born on April 26, 1942, is a distinguished diplomat known for her significant role in international politics, particularly in the Middle East. During her career, she served as the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, witnessing the tense relations between Iraq and Kuwait. Her diplomatic policies and decisions have garnered widespread attention in the international community. more

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