When President Bush visits Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE next week, he plans to use those conversations to enlist their support in keeping Iran's nuclear ambitions in check. Well, considering these are Arab countries the President is visiting and the Arabs hate the Persians as much as anyone, it should be a lot of hand-shaking and nodding and public declarations of support.
But let's consider the Saudis just had the midget from Tehran in Mecca for the Wheel of Fortune festival and at the same time, the Sauds just handed over millions in cash to Hamas leaders. Oh, and Mr. President, when you are in Egypt, can you ask the Eqyptians why they let Hamas "pilgrims" back into Israel with Saudi and Iranian cash? I realize that the U.S. has to have at least some civil unions in the Middle East, but it's high time for some tougher talk - especially when it comes to terrorist groups.
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But let's consider the Saudis just had the midget from Tehran in Mecca for the Wheel of Fortune festival and at the same time, the Sauds just handed over millions in cash to Hamas leaders. Oh, and Mr. President, when you are in Egypt, can you ask the Eqyptians why they let Hamas "pilgrims" back into Israel with Saudi and Iranian cash? I realize that the U.S. has to have at least some civil unions in the Middle East, but it's high time for some tougher talk - especially when it comes to terrorist groups.
Here's the full story.
Bush to press allies on Iran during Mideast trip
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said on Saturday he would use part of a weeklong Middle East trip next week to press allies to help keep Iran's "aggressive ambitions" in check.
Bush will travel to Israel and the Palestinian West Bank as he tries to help the two sides reach a peace agreement. But he will focus on Iran when he visits five regional allies -- Kuwait, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
The United States has accused Iran of trying to develop nuclear weapons under the cover of a civilian energy program, a charge Tehran has denied.
"I will discuss the importance of countering the aggressive ambitions of Iran," Bush said in his weekly radio address. "And I will assure them that America's commitment to the security of our friends in the region is strong and enduring."
Bush said in an interview with Reuters on Thursday he would explain the U.S. National Intelligence Estimate to the allies and that he still viewed Iran as a danger.
"I will remind them that a country that can suspend a program can easily start a program," Bush said in the interview.
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