The U.S. ambassador there is very visible in his meetings over the constitution. There is the impression that the UnitedStates is driving this, and that is not a good thing.
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You can argue that in recent years, Fahd's own personal paralysis has led to Saudi political paralysis. Abdullah is seen as in charge, but not really in charge. Fahd's physical survival has prevented anyone else from being king, and in some ways has preserved a degree of stability.
Everyone assumed [the Clinton peace negotiations] would lead to the creation of a Palestinian state, ... The U.S., in effect, was working on what would be a Palestinian state, but the articulated policy was less than a Palestinian state.
This quote is just one of 9 total Shibley Telhami quotes in our collection. Shibley Telhami is known for saying 'The U.S. ambassador there is very visible in his meetings over the constitution. There is the impression that the United States is driving this, and that is not a good thing.' as well as some of the following quotes.