First of all, I think the Saudis are deeply concerned about the collapse of negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians and the resumption of conflict.
From Brent Scowcroft
America has never seen itself as a national state like all others, but rather as an experiment in human freedom and democracy.
After all, we didn't bring democracy to Germany in 1945; Hitler destroyed democracy there first.
Progress is only possible if the United States and its allies work together.
So far the changes in the president in his second term have been mainly of a rhetorical nature.
We must find out where the roots of terrorism lie.
Europeans are familiar with terrorism and violence. We have not experienced a true conflict on our soil in a hundred years, and especially not one that involved 3,000 dead.
But there is scant evidence to tie Saddam to terrorist organizations, and even less to the Sept. 11 attacks.
The Iraqis need help establishing a government. We have to provide them with security.
The Europeans must finally understand the incredible shock triggered by the attacks of September 11.
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