Washington, D.C. - August 9, 1990 -- United States President George W. Bush meets with national security advisors in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC on August 9, 1990 to discuss the situation in the Persian Gulf and Middle East.  National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft is at far left, President Bush is at center facing camera, Vice President Dan Quayle is at far right, and White House Chief of Staff John Sununu is at center with his back to the camera. .Credit: White House via CNP