Obama mourns passing of Saudi king
David Jackson, USA TODAY 7:38 a.m. EST January 23, 2015King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and President Obama in 2009.(Photo: Hassan Ammar, AP)
Tags
George H.W. BushGeorge W. BushSaudi Arabian governmentJoe BidenPresident Obama and his predecessors are sending condolences to Saudi Arabia over the death of King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz."King Abdullah's life spanned from before the birth of modern Saudi Arabia through its emergence as a critical force within the global economy and a leader among Arab and Islamic nations," Obama said in his statement.The White House announced that Vice President Biden will soon be leading a U.S. delegation to Saudi Arabia to pay the nation's respects."As our countries worked together to confront many challenges, I always valued King Abdullah's perspective and appreciated our genuine and warm friendship," Obama said in his statements. "As a leader, he was always candid and had the courage of his convictions."NEWS: Saudi King Abdullah dead at 90Obama added: "One of those convictions was his steadfast and passionate belief in the importance of the U.S.-Saudi relationship as a force for stability and security in the Middle East and beyond. The closeness and strength of the partnership between our two countries is part of King Abdullah's legacy."Previous presidents also sent out statements.George W. Bush: "I have very fond memories of my visits to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and of the King's visit to our ranch in Crawford. He was an important and able ally and a force for modernization in his country. King Abdullah served his nation honorably with strength and vision."George H.W. Bush: "As President, I found His Majesty always to be a wise and reliable ally, helping our nations build on a strategic relationship and enduring friendship dating back to World War II. Of course, following the invasion of Kuwait, I will never forget the way Saudi Arabia and the United States stood together against a common foe -- marking a moment of unparalleled cooperation between two great nations."
ไม่มีความคิดเห็น:
แสดงความคิดเห็น