Which of the following statements is true about George H. W. Bush's response to developments in the
Middle East?
A. Iraq needed economic assistance, so President Bush formed a coalition of NATO and Middle
Eastern countries to help.
B. Iraq's aggression toward Saudi Arabia and Kuwait caused President Bush to take action to
remove Saddam Hussein from power.
C. Iraq invaded Kuwait, so President Bush sent military troops to Kuwait as part of Operation
Desert Storm.
D. Iraq's actions in the Middle East prompted President Bush to establish a long-term military
presence in the region with massive military resources.