How do President Clinton’s actions in Somalia compare to President Bush’s actions in Panama?

Question

President Bush sent troops to capture President Noriega, while President Clinton removed troops from Somalia.
President Bush threatened to withdraw troops from Panama, while President Clinton negotiated with Somalia.
President Bush negotiated with President Noriega of Panama, while President Clinton sent increased aid to Somalia.
President Bush consulted Congress about how to handle Panama, while President Clinton took action without consulting Congress.

Answer 1

To compare President Clinton's actions in Somalia with President Bush's actions in Panama, the most accurate statement among the options provided is:

"President Bush sent troops to capture President Noriega, while President Clinton removed troops from Somalia."

In 1989, President George H.W. Bush ordered U.S. military forces to invade Panama to depose General Manuel Noriega, who was involved in drug trafficking and had become increasingly authoritarian. The military operation, known as Operation Just Cause, aimed to restore democracy in Panama and was largely successful in capturing Noriega.

In contrast, President Bill Clinton's involvement in Somalia began with humanitarian efforts in 1992 to help address a famine caused by civil war, but it escalated into a military engagement. After the infamous Battle of Mogadishu in 1993, where U.S. soldiers faced significant casualties, Clinton decided to withdraw U.S. troops from Somalia. The U.S. ultimately pulled its forces out in March 1994, marking a significant contrast to Bush's military intervention in Panama.

The other statements do not accurately reflect the situations in question.