To require the use of U.S. auditing standards would be contrary to the primary rationale for reciprocal audit agreements.

This provision discriminates against foreign firms because it would place a greater burden on foreign contractors than currently exists on U.S. contractors.

This discrimination would weaken U.S. negotiating positions with foreign contractors and hinder competition between foreign and domestic firms.

Providing Saudi Arabia with improved ability to defend itself is another important element of this relationship.

We hold Saddam Hussein responsible if there is any terrorist act against us.

There are certain principles here -- right and wrong -- moral principles.

Sanctions remain our strategy for resolving this crisis.

The coalition is holding together.

It is essential that the United States be able and willing to provide the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces with the weapons and training it needs to deter and defend itself against aggression.

The administration has determined that it is in the interest of the United States to provide Saudi Arabia with additional means to protect itself.

We have to see how effective that can be.