Like Russia, we have an interest in fighting radicalism and extremism.
ADEL AL-JUBEIRIf, as we decided in Munich, there will be a cessation of hostilities and humanitarian assistance can flow into Syria – then this will open the door for the beginning of the political transition 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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These people are criminals. They’re psychopaths.
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The Iranians know what they need to do in order to become a responsible member of the international community and in order to become a good neighbor, and it’s really up to them to change their behavior.
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The Russians say their objective is to defeat Daesh, too.
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Saudi Arabia has said that if the US-led coalition against Daesh is prepared to engage in ground operations
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We want to have good ties with the Iranians, but if they want good ties with us
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Other than our disagreement over Syria, I would say our relationship with Russia is very good and we are seeking to broaden and deepen it.
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We believe that introducing surface-to-air missiles in Syria is going to change the balance of power on the ground.
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People are saying, “Oh my God, Saudi Arabia has changed.” It’s a contradiction.
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If the deployment of ground troops helps in the fight against Daesh, why is that World War III?
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We have a legal system, and this is not something that happens all the time.
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It seems people don’t read or listen. Our scholars and our media have been very outspoken.
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We have a war against Daesh (the Islamic State, or IS) in Syria.
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What we want is stability and security so we can focus on our own development.
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We have always said there are two ways to resolve Syria, and both will end up with the same result: a Syria without Bashar Assad.
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