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Bush Saudi Arabia, George W. Bush, kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia al-Qaida, Saudi Arabia arms sale, Tom Lantos, United Arab Emirates, War on Terror, warwire

US Announces Arms Sale To Saudi Arabia

Associated Press   |  MATTHEW LEE and ANNE FLAHERTY   |   January 14, 2008 03:42 PM

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The Democratic-led Congress is unlikely to block U.S. plans to sell $123 million worth of sophisticated precision-guided bomb technology to Saudi Arabia, despite concerns from some members that the systems could be used against Israel.

The Bush administration on Monday officially notified Congress of its intent to sell the bomb-delivery systems as part of a multibillion-dollar arms package to bolster the defense of U.S. allies in the Gulf.

Rep. Tom Lantos, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, does not intend consider a resolution of disapproval, said spokesman Lynne Weil. Otherwise, Lantos declined to comment.

The arms deal creates a dilemma for lawmakers, especially for Democrats eager to challenge President Bush's handling of foreign policy. At the same time, they see Saudi Arabia's cooperation as crucial to the war on terror and in deterring aggression from Iran.

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- dadixon I'm a Fan of dadixon permalink

Ha, no mention of funds given to al-Qaeda from the Saudi govt before 9-11 so I guess al-Qaeda needs new weapons now. That way folks can use throw more money at the war machine, to keep us competitive with the weapons we sell.

Sad.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:59 PM on 01/14/2008
- RuralLib I'm a Fan of RuralLib permalink

Will box-cutters be included in the arms package?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:31 PM on 01/14/2008
- wadenelson1 I'm a Fan of wadenelson1 permalink
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More weapons that will one day be pointed back at the United States.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:39 PM on 01/14/2008
- getoffmedz I'm a Fan of getoffmedz permalink
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Ratcheting up the tensions in the Middle East is very good for "bidness' for the Bush/Cheney handlers, y'all.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:27 PM on 01/14/2008
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