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.
ADEL AL-JUBEIRPeople are saying, “Oh my God, Saudi Arabia has changed.” It’s a contradiction.
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We have a legal system, and we have a penal code.
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We warned when the crisis began in 2011 that unless it was resolved quickly
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We can’t do both. If you want us to lead, don’t criticize us.
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But we have these problems in our region, and nobody has been able to resolve them.
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Today it’s a little bit more complicated.
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Why would we not want to fight an ideology whose objective is to kill us?
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There is nothing to encourage.
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It was in possession of heavy weapons, ballistic missiles and even an air force.
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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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Just like we respect your legal system, you [europeans] should respect our legal system.
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All of this, however, is still in the discussion phase and in the initial planning phase.
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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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We go after the terrorists and those who support them and those who justify their actions.
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He crushed them brutally. But his military could not protect him.
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These people are criminals. They’re psychopaths.
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