US confirms 60bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia
 

Is this deal "absolutely critical to our (US) economic interests?"

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11587348

From the BBC piece:

"....'Strong message'

Announcing the plan, state department official Andrew Shapiro said it had a "tremendous significance from a strategic regional perspective".

"It will send a strong message to countries in the region that we are committed to support the security of our key partners and allies in the Arabian Gulf and broader Middle East," he said.

Analysts say the sale - which includes more than 80 F-15 fighters, and dozens of Apache, Black Hawk and Little Bird helicopters - is unlikely to face much opposition in Congress...."

Israel not raising objections............
 

The state department said Israel, traditionally wary of arms deals involving Arab states, was not expected to raise objections........:confused: Bullshit!......:rolleyes:

Big Teddy :munchin