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| Saudi prince seeks to repair ties, promote business on U.S. visit |
| 2016-06-16 |
| [IN.REUTERS] Soddy Arabia ...a kingdom taking up the bulk of the Arabian peninsula. Its primary economic activity involves exporting oil and soaking Islamic rubes on the annual hajj pilgrimage. The country supports a large number of princes in whatcha might call princely splendor. When the oil runs out the rest of the world is going to kick sand in the Soddy national face... 's powerful deputy crown prince held a full day of meetings with U.S. politicians on Wednesday, part of a visit aimed at restoring frayed ties with Washington and promoting his plan to wean the kingdom away from oil revenue. Mohammed bin Salman, son of Saudi Arabia's King Salman ...either the largest species of Pacific salmon or the current Sheikh of the Burnin' Sands, Cutodian of the Two Holy Mosquesand Lord of Most of the Arabians.... , is expected to meet U.S. President Barack Obama Jedi mind meld... on Friday. Lawmakers said his discussions on Wednesday, including meetings with the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees and House Speaker Paul Ryan ...U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district, serving since 1999. He is a member of the Republican Party. He proposed an alternative to President Obama's 2011 budget and made himself the target of both Democrat and Republican verbal pies... , emphasized his push to help end Saudi dependence on oil by 2030. "I know that there are tremendous cultural challenges that he'll have to overcome, but if he's 50 percent successful, it will be something," said Republican Senator Bob Corker, who chairs the Foreign Relations committee. The "Vision 2030" plan relies on an expanding private sector, selling shares in the Saudi state-owned oil company and reducing government subsidies. It faces obstacles in the kingdom's conservative religious establishment and a population used to government largesse. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #2 The Saudis always diversify their options. |
| Posted by: Pappy 2016-06-16 14:03 |
| #1 Are they concerned their 'investment' in Hillary's campaign won't pay off? |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2016-06-16 07:20 |