Bush Tells Congress a "New World Order" Can Emerge

Bush Tells Congress a "New World Order" Can Emerge

George H.W. Bush Presidential Library·11 September 1990

President George H.W. Bush addressed a joint session of Congress on 11 September 1990 after Iraq invaded Kuwait. He said a "new world order" could emerge from the crisis and described an era with greater cooperation and security. The address set out US demands for Iraqi withdrawal and the restoration of Kuwait's government, while seeking congressional support for the administration's response.