...and President Bush should look the Prince right back in the eye and say, "Abdullah, we saved your oil fields 10 years ago. We've spent untold billions of dollars to invigorate your bank accounts. Now it is time for you to step up to the plate. Don't come and threaten me. With one Executive Order, this nation could become energy independent without your permission.
You need us, that much is clear, to survive the beast called Saddam. We need you to be a team player. If you want to be off the team, that is your choice. But I'm not Bill Clinton--I won't beg and cajole and pretend we're friends. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists. Make your choice.
Now, would you like to go for a ride in my truck?"