President George H. Bush prepares to begin a meeting on Friday, Nov. 30, 1990 in the White House Cabinet Room, Washington with Congressional leaders concerning the latest developments in the Persian Gulf. From left are House Speaker Tom Foley of Washington, Bush, Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell of Maine and Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole of Kansas Bush earlier today announced he would send Secretary of State James Baker to Baghdad to meet with Iraq President Saddam Hussein. (AP Photo/Dennis Cook)