President George Bush called the invasion a "naked aggression" and ordered economic sanctions against Iraq. ... This made Saddam reply "We swear," he threatened, "that we will make the Gulf a graveyard for those who think about committing aggression, starting with these cowardly, American navies!" ... "This will not stand, this aggression against Kuwait." ...
Saddam Hussein's track record of aggression, his determination to exact revenge on anyone who opposed him is a clarification on justifying the war with Iraq. ... The Gulf War of 1991 was against Iraq in order to liberate Kuwait, to uphold 5 freedom and the rule of law, and to take a stand against international aggression by Iraq (Bergeroglu 23). ...
The language shows displacement by them being able to talk about intangible objects like faraway places such as the next village over, or places they want to visit, and emotions such as the love for their children or spouse, or anger towards their enemies. ...
