How I’ve changed over the years. Today I believe that the U.S. forces must leave every country. What was once a good idea has become a means of paying tribute to nations all over the Earth. And that includes Foreign Aid.
Also in the case of the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia the U.S. has become very similar to mercenaries. Only instead of paying our troops directly they do it by keeping petroleum prices low.
You are supposed to COLLECT tribute, not pay it. There’s no reason to not charge the Saudis and others for services rendered.