Having read this entire thread (thanks for the ping), you four seem to have seen the obvious.
This is nothing more than a RAT attack
One simple question to all others, if the RATs under Clinton did such a great job in all respects, why did Clinton not solve this Saudi problem. To all who ludicrously say ANWR is ten years off, you're wrong, it could be done in 5 in a crash program. Think of what leverage the Saudi's would now have if Clinton would have approved drilling it in 92.
GR is right on the money, our sources grow almost daily, outside Saudi. Iraq when pacified will make a huge difference as could the addition of ANWR.
This problem requires patience, and it will get better day by day. Thanks for all your well reasoned comments.