Persian Gulf Oil & USA : Which U.S. President Said This ??

Any attempt by hostile powers to cut off the flow of Persian Gulf oil would "be regarded as an assault on the vital interests of the United States of America," which the United States would repel "by any means necessary, including military force."

 

[Oceans11]

Carter.... 1980 I think, its a little hazy.....

 

CORRECT! James "Jimmy" Earl Carter... One of those greedy Republican bastards.

 

[Oceans11]

You cant beat a good searchbot.
http://www.globalpolicy.org/security/natres/generaldebate/2001/0601klar.htm

 

and fading.

[This message was edited by outandup on 04-06-03 at 09:48 PM.]