Why did President Clinton launch air strikes against Iraq in 1993?
A) The United States uncovered an Iraqi plot to assassinate President Bush.
B) Saddam Hussein attacked the Kurds in southern Iraq.
C) The United States determined that Iraq was harboring terrorists.
D) Saddam Hussein expelled U.N.weapons inspectors.

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The air strikes against Iraq in 1993 were a response to the discovery of a plot to assassinate former President George H.W. Bush during his visit to Kuwait. This action was taken to deter Iraq from engaging in state-sponsored terrorism.

Why Did President Clinton Launch Air Strikes Against Iraq in 1993