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The Saudi Exception

Why It Matters

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I Don't Want the US to Boycott Saudi Arabia

I want the US to make its help to Saudi Arabia conditional on Saudi Arabia abiding by international law, by international norms. And therefore, US help should actually be linked to certain political reform in Saudi Arabia - not simply allowing women to drive. They should ask for more openness when we are talking here about arms deals and all those kinds of things that make the relationship transparent. What would be necessary to become independent of Saudi Arabia? If ever we could pursue a rational energy policy where we focused on alternative energy and fuel efficiency... But we haven't been willing to do it. It's just easier rather than kind of pounding away at energy efficiency and fighting with the automobile companies or fighting with your political opponents

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