Sounds to me like they have someone they DO NOT want to reveal because of their connections to Islam/Muslim governments. IF its someone directly connected to ruling families in Saudi Arabia what COULD they do? This government is sympathetic and supportive of all things Islamic. Major political hot-potato. The spin- or the framing of someone else- will take time.
It appears you are correct, got his instructions in this meeting.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3009092/posts
Billl Ayers........ Weather underground