Washington, DC – Following the release of classified diplomatic cables by Wikileaks revealing that Saudi donors are the primary financiers of Sunni extremist groups like Al Qaeda, Rep. Anthony Weiner (D – Queens and Brooklyn) released the following statement:
“The fact that Saudi Arabia is the biggest financial supporter of Al Qaeda shouldn’t surprise anyone. This is a country that fails to help us when we need it, teaches hate in its schools, and has a history of funding terrorists.”
“What is surprising is that we continue to reward the Saudis with multi-billion dollar arms deals like the one the White House announced while Congress was in recess last month. The leaks reveal a troubling willingness to ignore common sense and the recent history of the Saudis. It is simply bad policy.”
Earlier this month, Weiner introduced in Congress a resolution of disapproval of the arms deal with Saudi Arabia.
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Ki hashochad yavair einei chachamim (i didn’t mean to say that america is the wise one only the point of it)
This is a really dumb move by the Obama admin I really hope congress stops this. Thank you Anthony.
The aid was going to the Saudi government, which the Wikileaks show wanted to bomb Iran — not to these extremists.
Charlie, look what liberalism has done to you, your defending the Saudis. Its so sad how liberalism distorts any clear thinking. The Saudis preach hate and support terrorist. Come on Charlie even for you its a low point, wise up.