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U.S. got secret aid in Iraq war
Washington Times ^ | 4/27/04 | John Solomon

Posted on 04/26/2004 10:43:45 PM PDT by kattracks

Edited on 07/12/2004 4:14:46 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

During the Iraq war, Saudi Arabia helped the United States with far more assistance than has been acknowledged, allowing operations from at least three air bases, permitting U.S. Special Forces troops to stage attacks from Saudi soil and providing cheap fuel, U.S. and Saudi officials said.


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TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: allies; allysaudiarabia; iraq; saudiarabia

1 posted on 04/26/2004 10:44:00 PM PDT by kattracks
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To: kattracks
I wonder why Larry King didn't ask Bob Woodward about this.
2 posted on 04/26/2004 10:46:49 PM PDT by Texas Eagle
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To: kattracks
Why do you think this is coming out now? Is Bush getting back at the Saudis for telling stories to Woodward?
3 posted on 04/26/2004 10:47:55 PM PDT by Defiant (I left my heart.....in old Falluuuuuuujah.....it's standing yet.....but not for long.)
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To: kattracks
Their lips say one thing. Oil prices and availability nearer the election will speak more credibly.
4 posted on 04/26/2004 10:49:37 PM PDT by thegreatbeast (Quid lucrum istic mihi est?)
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To: kattracks
Nonetheless, Saudi Arabia is a major contributor to international terrorist groups, such as Hamas. Its school system also provides members for militant Islamic terrorist groups.
5 posted on 04/26/2004 11:10:17 PM PDT by yonif ("So perish all Thine enemies, O the Lord" - Judges 5:31)
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To: yonif
Typical Arabic philosophy of always play both sides of the game, never get killed in the semi-finals.
6 posted on 04/27/2004 5:03:05 AM PDT by MindBender26 (For more news as it happens, news first, fast, 5 minutes sooner, stay tuned to FReeper Radio!)
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