However. he placed no barriers in our way. He strongly disapproved the invasion of Kuwait. and called upon Saddam Hussein to withdraw. His enforcement of sanctions which were overwhelmingly opposed within his own country was courageous. and. in fact. sapportive of what we were doing. Moreover. Jordan went to extraordinary lengths and expense to shelter and care ror an estimated 1 million refugees fleeing Iraq and Kuwait through Jordan after the invasion. This unexpected and selfless humanitarian effort. according to the New York Times. burdened Jordan with an additional $40 million in debt. Notwithstanding the political difficulties in recent years in Jordan.
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