>>Why does this administration refuse to include Saudi Arabia when talk of state sponsored terrorism is on the table.
WHAT??? AND PISS OFF THE GOOSE THAT LAYS GOLDEN EGGS?
As we've seen before, the Bush administration uses UN resolutions to pave the way for direct military action.
The resolution passed and has the full support of the Iraqi government.
The direct flow of terrorist fighters and weapons crossing unimpeded across the Syrian boarder is a major problem - witness the recent US Marine casualties in the new "unnamed" operation in the Euphrates River Valley.
IMO, this resolution could very well signal a Presidential strategy that paves the way for direct US action against Syria with the cover of a UN resolution.
The House of Saud is a fractured bunch. Some of it is for us and against us - as evidenced by terrorist acts against Saudi Arabia by Al Qaeda.
"I see Mr. tough talking Bolton is continuing this administrations policy of ignoring Saudi participation against the US in the War on Terror."
I most certainly am not singling you out, believe me. But what would you have Big John do? Let us remember, he started yesterday. And we must not forget he must follow what Condi and GWB suggest. Let's give him some time to work out the fine details. If anything the DoS is not going to want it to look like they brought in a hatchet man. John will tough as leather as things get underway. Let us try to have a little patience. Another thing. Let us remember that king Fahd just passed away. Give the new king a chance to re-arrange who is doing what and how much in his family and the government. It will take time to get the Saudis on track.