The Middle East has gone through periods of turmoil before.
ADEL AL-JUBEIRWe have a war against Daesh (the Islamic State, or IS) in Syria.
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And if you want us to play a supporting role, then tell us who is going to lead.
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The country [Syria] would be destroyed. Unfortunately, our warnings are coming true.
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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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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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We had no other option – there was a radical militia allied with Iran and Hezbollah that took over the country.
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If, 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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Like Russia, we have an interest in fighting radicalism and extremism.
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we will be prepared to participate with special forces.
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We can’t do both. If you want us to lead, don’t criticize us.
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Every society decides what its laws are, and it’s the people who make decisions with regards to these laws.
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Today it’s a little bit more complicated.
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This will make the transition happen with less death and destruction.
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But I don’t believe it comes at the expense of the Middle East.
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Our concern is that Iran will use the income it receives as a result of the lifting of the nuclear sanctions in order to fund its nefarious activities in the region.
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We have no interest in seeing an unstable Yemen or seeing a Yemen that is devastated.
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