Saudi Arabia Has Finally Figured Out How To Get Washington’s Attention: Lobbyists
By Tyler Durden
Over the past few months, the United States has had a sudden renewed interest in the details surrounding the 9/11 terror attacks, mainly due to the buzz that was created by a 60 Minutes special which told of a the last 28 pages of an investigative report being classified and not included in the final report handed over to the 9/11 commission. The pages allegedly have credible evidence that implicates the government of Saudi Arabia as being complicit in the attacks.
Former Senator Bob Graham, then Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence had this exchange in the interview…
Interviewer: You believe that support came from Saudi Arabia
Graham: Substantially
Interviewer: When you say the Saudis you mean the government, rich people in the country, charities
Graham: All of the above
Ever since the airing of the special, the political posturing began in Washington as everyone in Congress pretended they had no idea about these pages but now that they do, they'll definitely do something about it. That something turned out to be rushing a bill through the Senate entitled “Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act” (JASTA), which is created in order to allow survivors and victims' families to sue Saudi Arabia for its alleged involvement in 9/11 (although the narrative is that it's applicable to anyone, the reality is that it was created specifically to sue the Saudis).
Upon learning of the legislation (which is not in front of the House), Saudi Arabia immediately threatened to sell as much as $750 billion is US Treasurys and other assets in order to try and get America's attention and persuade everyone that it's not in their best interest to pursue the matter further. Since then, president Obama has promised to veto any such legislation that hits his desk, perhaps knowing full well that as a result, other nations will look to sue the United States for its perceived terrorism around the world, which wouldn't be a good look for the government.
While Saudi Arabia's response may or may not have helped add fuel to the fire of those who believe the country has something to hide, it has also tried to have a softer approach to the issue, one that perhaps works the most effectively in Washington: Lobbyists.
Saudi Arabia has eight different lobbying, legal and consulting firms under its employ in Washington, and has turned its attention to that channel in order to get further investigative steps nixed.
The Hill reports
Saudi Arabia is intensifying its outreach to Capitol Hill, fighting scrutiny on two fronts amid allegations that the kingdom has ties to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
In recent days, Americans working for the Arab kingdom have scheduled meetings with congressional offices and circulated two documents praising the work Riyadh has done to fight terrorism.
The push is part of an effort to counteract what supporters of Saudi Arabia consider to be pervasive skepticism about its support for the U.S.’s fight against terrorism, due in part to the emotions surrounding 9/11 and …read more
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