I don’t believe in the theory that the United States is reducing its presence in the Middle East.
ADEL AL-JUBEIRIt was in possession of heavy weapons, ballistic missiles and even an air force.
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We have a war against Daesh (the Islamic State, or IS) in Syria.
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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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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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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 country [Syria] would be destroyed. Unfortunately, our warnings are coming true.
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We have a legal system, and this is not something that happens all the time.
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Daesh is attacking us. Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, wants to destroy the Saudi state.
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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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And if you want us to play a supporting role, then tell us who is going to lead.
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Should the political process not work, there is always the other approach.
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Iran is responsible for a number of terrorist attacks in the Kingdom,
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Iran is the only country around the negotiating table that has not been attacked by either al-Qaida or Daesh.
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That would be a different story. But I don’t think World War III is going to happen in Syria.
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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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But we have these problems in our region, and nobody has been able to resolve them.
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