Saudis to match U.S. immigration rules

UPI ^ | 10/14/02 | UPI

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdel Aziz said Saudi Arabia would impose measures on arriving U.S. nationals like those Washington imposes on Saudi nationals.

Speaking in Riyadh Sunday night, Prince Nayef said, "We will treat any country the same way it treats us."

U.S. measures begun this month affecting Saudis and other travelers from the Middle East include photographing, fingerprinting and questioning them upon arrival and requiring them to inform authorities about their movements in the United States.

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[Brad C.]

I think they would be really pissed if we matched their immigration rules.

[airborne]

"We will treat any country the same way it treats us"

So then they will allow people of ALL religions to practice their faith openly without fear of persecution?? I DON'T THINK SO.

[DainBramage]

Good, lets send all our rapists over there.

[Alas Babylon!]

How many Americans have gone to Saudi Arabia, hijacked airliners, and flown them into Saudi skyscrapers, killing thousands of Saudis????

None? Good. WE have our reasons. Next, Iraq, after this, we deal with Saudi Arabia.

[PBRSTREETGANG]

Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdel Aziz said Saudi Arabia would impose measures on arriving U.S. nationals like those Washington imposes on Saudi nationals.

This is a joke. The Saudis would never loosen their immigration restrictions that much.

[Cynderbean]

This is funny. Like I (a woman) would have any desire to go to a country where I am chattle equal to a donkey.

[kabar]

Having lived in Saudi Arabia for five years, there is no such thing as a tourist visa for anyone entering the Kingdom. Everyone must be sponsored by a company or embassy. Saudi Arabia already has one of the most restrictive visa policies in the world. If the Saudis want reciprocity, let's give it to them.

[Sabertooth]

This is funny. Like I (a woman) would have any desire to go to a country where I am chattle equal to a donkey.

Not quite equal... Saudi men can't marry multiple donkeys.

[Aquinasfan]

They need us a lot more than we need them.

If we want to destroy terrorism at its roots we will have to drain the swamp of its oil money. That means we need to go ahead with a serious nuclear power program. It's time to grow up America.

[mj1234]

Yep, I am going for a relaxing visit to Saudi Arabia "LOL"
does anyone remember the (Naked Gun Movies) where the
inspector takes a visit to Beirut? I would like a ring side
seat to watch their "HAJ"/pilgrims trample themselves in
Mecca, maybe the Saudis could sell tickets-- like the
superbowl--

[Godfollow]

Fine, maybe US nationals should also start performing terrorist acts against Saudis... eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth?

[Celebratelife008]

Good Idea....who will help me buy the one way ticket for clinton?

[ChadGore]

Here's the thing, We have DAMN GOOD REASON! to be picky, and they don't.

[ChadGore]

Re: . . We will treat any country the same way it treats us . .

Does this mean 14 friends and I get to fly 2 767s into Mecca ?

[Cynderbean]

"Not quite equal...Saudi men can't marry multiple donkeys."


LOL,... thank you so much. I have been having a tough morning and I needed a good laugh :))))