In his address to a joint session of Congress on the situation in the Persian Gulf, George H. W. Bush stated, “The crisis in the Persian Gulf, as grave as it is, also offers a rare opportunity to move toward an historic period of cooperation.” Which of the following indicates that Bush backed up his words with action?
A) He expanded NAFTA to include the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
B) He persuaded the House of Representatives to impeach Bill Clinton.
C) He organized a coalition of UN members to liberate Kuwait.
D) He merged NATO with the UN Security Council.
Answer: C
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