The whole world was saying that the countries of the regions should step up and resolve their problems, so we stepped up.
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We expressed our readiness to join the US-led, international coalition against Daesh with special forces.
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We have the death penalty in Saudi Arabia, and people should respect this.
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We both have an interest in stable energy markets.
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Iran began a policy of expanding its revolution, of interfering with the affairs of its neighbors
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The war in Yemen is not a war that we wanted.
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We had no other option – there was a radical militia allied with Iran and Hezbollah that took over the country.
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You cannot impose your values on us, otherwise the world will become the law of the jungle.
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But I don’t believe it comes at the expense of the Middle East.
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These people are criminals. They’re psychopaths.
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Bashar Assad has said many things. We will see in the near term whether he is serious about a political process.
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So we responded, as part of a coalition, at the request of the legitimate government of Yemen, and we stepped in to support them.
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We can’t do both. If you want us to lead, don’t criticize us.
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So he asked the Iranians to come in and help.
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Daesh members wear shoes. Does this mean everybody who wears shoes is Daesh?
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Should we stand by idly while this happens at our doorstep, in one of the countries in which al-Qaida has a huge presence?
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