April Glaspie
1942
5
Quotes
Biography
April Glaspie is a retired American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Iraq from 1989 to 1990. She gained international attention for her role in the events leading up to the Gulf War. Glaspie's diplomatic exchange with Saddam Hussein, the President of Iraq at the time, is widely debated and criticized for its ambiguity regarding U.S. intentions towards the Iraq-Kuwait dispute. After her tenure in Iraq, Glaspie continued to work in the U.S. State Department before retiring from diplomatic service.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
We have no opinion on the Arab-Arab conflicts, like your border disagreement with Kuwait.
2
I have a direct instruction from President Bush to improve our relations with Iraq.
3
I think I understand this state because we have the same problems in the United States.
4
I have served in this region for years. I am well aware of the historical background of U.S.-Iraq relations.
5
I think I was clear about this before the meeting.