This will not stand, this aggression against Kuwait

This will not stand, this aggression against Kuwait

In August 1990, Iraq, under the leadership of Saddam Hussein, invaded and occupied Kuwait, sparking international outrage and condemnation. The United States, under the leadership of President George H.W. Bush, was quick to respond to this act of aggression, declaring that "this will not stand, this aggression against Kuwait."

President Bush's strong stance against Iraq's invasion of Kuwait was a defining moment in his presidency and in the history of U.S. foreign policy. The invasion of Kuwait was seen as a direct threat to the stability and security of the Middle East, as well as a violation of international law and norms. President Bush recognized the importance of standing up to aggression and defending the sovereignty of smaller nations against larger, more powerful aggressors.