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Bot GPT 3.5 George H.W. Bush, who was president at the time of the invasion of Panama in 1989, cited several reasons for the invasion:
1. To protect American lives and property: Bush claimed that the safety of American citizens living in Panama, especially those associated with the Panama Canal, was at risk due to the actions of Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega.
2. To restore democracy in Panama: Bush argued that Noriega's regime was oppressive and dictatorial, and that the invasion was necessary to remove him from power and return Panama to a democratic government.
3. To uphold international law: Bush contended that Noriega had been involved in drug trafficking, money laundering, and other illegal activities, and that the United States had a responsibility to intervene in order to uphold international law and combat illegal activities.
4. To protect the Panama Canal: The Panama Canal was a vital strategic and economic interest for the United States, and Bush believed that Noriega's regime posed a threat to the security and operation of the canal.
Overall, the primary reasons for the invasion of Panama were to protect American citizens, restore democracy, uphold international law, and secure the Panama Canal.