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CHICAGO | Sat Jun 16, 2012 2:24pm EDT

CHICAGO (Reuters) - President Barack Obama offered condolences on Saturday on the death of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Nayef, praising him for helping to build a U.S.-Saudi partnership on counterterrorism.

Obama said Nayef, who had been next in line to rule the world's top oil exporter, had for decades "dedicated himself to the security of Saudi Arabia as well as security throughout the region."

"Under his leadership, the United States and Saudi Arabia developed a strong and effective partnership in the fight against terrorism, one that has saved countless American and Saudi lives," Obama said in a statement issued while on a visit to his home town, Chicago. "On behalf of the American people, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to King Abdullah, the royal family, and the people of Saudi Arabia.

Seen as a key ally for the West, Saudi Arabia has provided critical intelligence to foil al Qaeda plots, bankrolled pro-Western Arab governments and has supported Washington's attempts to isolate Iran.

(Reporting by Matt Spetalnick; Editing by Jackie Frank)
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l.conley wrote:
Condolences is no place for support me in a second term, I will have the “more flexibly” then.

A run for her money: Saudi princess flees from $7 million hotel bill — RT http://www.rt.com/news/saudi-princess-skips-hotel-bill-851/

Saudi prince found guilty of murdering servant in hotel
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-11571822

The King Obama bows to tells Gaddafi your grave is head – Saudi King Abdullah vs Gaddafi (with English subtitles) http://youtu.be/eYY_ws6axKo

Obama open mic slip: ‘After my election I have more flexibility’ http://youtu.be/XsFR8DbSRQE

Jun 16, 2012 3:28pm EDT  --  Report as abuse
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