"After occupying Kuwait, Iraq has 20% of the world's oil reserves and will use oil as a weapon at any time to attack our West. ◎," Bush Sr.'s voice was a little loud: "Also, attacking Kuwait so smoothly will make Iraq's Saddam dizzy. In this case, he may lose his mind and continue to attack Saudi Arabia. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are our friends of the United States, and we cannot give up on them."

The first thing Bush thought of was oil! After all, if there was no oil, what would the powder keg in the Middle East like to be beaten has nothing to do with the United States. Just like the genocide of those indigenous countries in Africa, the United States would not be interested in any of them.

An important industry of Bush's family, operating oil in Texas, is very concerned about oil. Now, the economic situation in the United States is not good. If Saddam controls the oil resources of Iraq and Kuwait, if he does not export oil or reduces exports, it will lead to a surge in the international crude oil market. Even now, after the news of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait came out, international crude oil has been rising all the way, which is definitely not a good thing for the United States. The United States will experience inflation and the economy will further deteriorate.

If Saddam dumps crude oil on the world market, it will completely lower the oil prices, which will be a blow to the US oil industry.

In any case, the feeling of being manipulated by others in the economy is very bad.

Thinking of this, Bush Sr. shivered all over. He said firmly: "This is related to the vital interests of our United States. We have no other choice. We must support Saudi Arabia! We must send troops to Saudi Arabia and attack Iraqi troops! This is our unshirkable obligation!"

Send troops! Bush Sr. is very determined, the United States wants to send troops!

Since the Vietnam War, the United States has almost never had a large-scale military operation. Although it invaded Grenada, it was just a low-intensity battle, and now Iraq has millions of troops. Once the war with Iraq becomes the same quagmire as the Vietnam War, it is probably not that easy for the United States to withdraw from it again!

After hearing Bush's words, the think tanks knew that it would be difficult to convince Bush to not use force.

Presidential Security Advisor Brent Scocroft first said: "Mr. President, now Iraq has occupied Kuwait and controlled all assets in Kuwait. We are now going to reach a resolution as soon as possible to freeze all overseas assets in Iraq and Kuwait."

Unlike other major oil powers, Kuwait has made its fortune by oil, but it does not rely entirely on oil. Kuwait has made huge investments abroad with its own financial strength. Now, Kuwait has gained more investments in investment than oil returns, which means that in the future, oil will be exhausted and Kuwait will continue to develop.

In recent years, Kuwait has allocated 10% of its revenue and transferred it to future generation funds. It is managed by the Kuwait Investment Agency, based in London, with a total assets of more than US$100 billion.

Kuwait's investment in the United States accounts for more than 20 billion yuan in total foreign investment, including various stocks, futures and real estate. In Spain, Kuwait is the largest foreign investor. In Germany, Kuwait is a shareholder of companies such as Daimler-Benz and Hirst...

If Iraq controls Kuwait and withdraws all of these funds in the name of the Kuwait government, it will be enough to launch a global financial war! It will cause many companies to go bankrupt!

Bush's eyes were only focused on the military. If Kuwait's assets were taken away by Saddam, what would Kuwait rely on to pay for the United States' military sending?

Not only Kuwait, but also Iraq’s pitifully few assets must be frozen. This should be initiated by the United States and the entire Western world can act in a unified manner!

"Yes, freeze all assets in Iraq and Kuwait. Paul, you are responsible for handling this matter." Bush, the old man, nodded. Such an important thing must be done immediately!

Deputy Minister of Finance Paul Robertson accepted the task and immediately began a tense connection. The presidents of central banks of major countries around the world were contacted. Paul asked them to freeze all assets in Iraq and Kuwait in the name of the United States, otherwise, they would be against the United States!

However, after learning about Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, most countries will follow the advice of the United States.

"Where is our aircraft carrier?" Bush, the Sr., continued to discuss military affairs with great enthusiasm after he made the decision to freeze Iraqi and Kuwait funds.

For the United States, aircraft carriers are a symbol of their force. No matter where there is a war, the first one that can be used is their aircraft carrier!

"Mr. President, we have to face hundreds of thousands of Iraqi troops. If we want to drive the Iraqi troops away, we must fight ground wars." said Defence Minister Cheney.

Driving Iraq is definitely not something that can be solved by an air strike. Ground wars are essential, so the United States must dispatch its army!

This is not something that can be done by doing. If you want to explode Saddam's chrysanthemum, you have to prepare for at least a few months!

"Yes, we need to dispatch ground troops. What are our ground troops who are waiting for battle at any time?" Bush continued to ask.

Hearing Bush's words, General Schwartzkopf, commander of the Central Army Command, had to remind Bush: "Mr. President, we only have the 82nd Airborne Division waiting for battle, with more than 3,000 people, and they are all light-fit. If we want to cross half of the earth to fight, we must at least have a military base in the Middle East."

Military base! How can so many personnel be mobilized without a military base close to Kuwait? When Normandy landed, it was also used as a base in the UK.

This is the biggest problem they face. These problems are handled clearly and cannot be done in less than a few months.

"This is very simple. Notify Saudi Arabia that we will borrow their military base." Bush said, not seeming to regard this issue as a problem at all.

General Schwartzkopf frowned: "Mr. President, Saudi Arabia may not welcome us to use their military bases."

Saudi Arabia does not welcome it! Although the United States has a close relationship with Saudi Arabia and Saudi military equipment is all American, because the United States firmly supports Israel, it has seriously hurt the feelings of the local Arabs. Therefore, there is almost no Saudi people who have much favorable feelings for the United States. Now, if the United States goes to Saudi Arabia to station troops, it will be strongly opposed by Saudi Arabia!

In fact, this is exactly what Bush planned to station the American army to the Middle East, which is a necessary step to realize American interests! The United States must firmly protect the oil-producing areas and guard against the Soviets.

Saudi Arabia may not necessarily welcome the US troops.

"Also, if we want to engage in a just war to help Kuwait restore its country, we also need to get the authorization of the United Nations." The Secretary of State said: "Mr. President, after all, people there are not very welcome us. If we don't even have the authorization of the United Nations, we will be boycotted by the locals."

In later history, although Saudi Arabia agreed to the US garrison, it also aroused dissatisfaction among the people in Saudi Arabia, and it was because of this incident that the bearded boy resolutely embarked on the road of anti-Westernity.

The meal has to be eaten in one bite, and the work has to be done one by one, and it is not that simple to complete.

"We have already received news that Emir of Kuwait has been in exile to Pakistan." When the Secretary of State finished speaking, CIA Director William said: "Perhaps we can start with Pakistan."

Pakistan! Although the United States has waved a big stick to Pakistan several times out of its own strategic attempts, overall, the United States and Pakistan are still mainly in cooperation, and in the Afghanistan war, the United States also firmly supported Pakistan. Therefore, if the United States wants to use Pakistan, Pakistan should agree.

However, Pakistan is not adjacent to Kuwait or Iraq. Even if the United States is stationed in Pakistan, what's the use?

"We can rent a Pakistani naval base first." Hearing William's words, the Minister of Defense's eyes lit up: "Our first troops arrived must be the navy. We rent a Pakistani port as a springboard so that we can have a place to settle down. At the same time, our air force can also take off from there and bomb Iraq. Then, mediate with Saudi Arabia, especially telling Saudi Arabia that Saddam will not give up and will continue to attack Saudi Arabia! By that time, Saudi Arabia should agree to us to station troops in Saudi Arabia. Even if we still disagree, it will be much more convenient for us to transport the army to Pakistan first and then go to the Gulf to fight."

"Also, Kuwait will form a government in exile in Pakistan. When we go to Pakistan, we can also contact Kuwait easily." The Secretary of State added.

"Okay, then that's it. Contact Pakistan immediately. We want to rent Pakistan's ports and bases!" Bush said firmly.

As for Pakistan's rejection? It shouldn't be, otherwise it's just a fight against the entire Western camp!

"I am here to tell you that the United States firmly condemns Iraq's invasion and calls for an unconditional withdrawal. In today's world, such crude aggression cannot be tolerated. We, the United States, will take all the ways we can, including the use of force, to help innocent Kuwaits!" The next morning, in the White House, Bush reiterated the attitude of the United States to the reporters who received the news.
Chapter completed!