. . . old Saudi games(Hypocrites!)

The Washington Times ^ | August 2, 2005 | Frank J. Gaffney Jr.

[kellynla]

Within days of the murderous September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, President Bush declared before a joint session of Congress: "Every nation, in every region, now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists. From this day forward, any nation that continues to harbor or support terrorism will be regarded by the United States as a hostile regime." Unfortunately, under the leadership of King Fahd (actual or nominal), Saudi Arabia demonstrated it was possible to be with us and with the terrorists. Far from being regarded as a hostile regime, the U.S. has described the Saudi government as a valued "partner" in the war on terror, notwithstanding abundant evidence it continues to harbor and support terrorism around the world -- including inside the U.S. Indeed, under Fahd, whose death was officially announced Monday (although he has been effectively incapacitated for years following a severe stroke), the Saudis perfected their double game: simultaneously being considered in Washington as a friend of America while behaving all over the world as a supporter and financier of America's enemies. A recitation of the evidence of Saudi solidarity with the United States usually starts with King Fahd's decision to allow American forces to use his territory to liberate Kuwait in 1991. Typically, it claims Saudi Arabia's cooperation on oil pricing. Some also point to the Saudis' aid to U.S. intelligence and law enforcement in counterterrorism efforts after September 11. In fact, deployment of U.S. troops on Saudi soil in Operation Desert Shield allowed us to defend them. When it has suited the Saudis to have cheaper oil -- notably, when it looked (briefly) as if we might actually get serious about alternative energy sources -- they forced prices down.

[kellynla]

But I won't be holding my breath!

[BayouCoyote]

I wouldn't either.