The war in Yemen is not a war that we wanted.
ADEL AL-JUBEIRIt was in possession of heavy weapons, ballistic missiles and even an air force.
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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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All of this, however, is still in the discussion phase and in the initial planning phase.
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Just like we respect your legal system, you [europeans] should respect our legal system.
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Quite the contrary, in the Gulf, we see an increase in American military presence, as well as an increase in American investments.
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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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So he asked the Iranians to come in and help.
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The Iranians should just stay away from us.
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People are saying, “Oh my God, Saudi Arabia has changed.” It’s a contradiction.
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There is a political process which we are trying to achieve through what is called the Vienna Group.
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You cannot lecture another people about what you think is right or wrong based on your value system unless you’re willing to accept others imposing their value system on you.
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Like Russia, we have an interest in fighting radicalism and extremism.
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A policy of assassinating diplomats and of attacking embassies.
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Just like surface-to-air missiles in Afghanistan were able to change the balance of power there.
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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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And if you want us to play a supporting role, then tell us who is going to lead.
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