Anne W. Patterson: “Transitions to democracy are difficult and long, that there will be reverses and surprises along the way.”

There is absolutely no evidence that the Saudis have been involved in the 9/11 attacks.

To protect U.S. interests amidst this volatility, we have to recognize and cope with the challenges that states across the region face.

The Saudis, over the past 15 years, have instituted a very broad range of steps that have cut off financing for terrorists.

Certainly not. The President and certainly the Secretary have said many times that Assad's departure is absolutely critical to any future in Syria.