“I am honored to be able to lead the United
States delegation to Saudi Arabia, where we will convey our condolences to King
Abdullah, the royal family, and the people of Saudi Arabia on the death of
Crown Prince Nayif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the crown
prince's passing over the weekend.
During his nearly four decades as Minister of Interior, Crown Prince
Nayif worked tirelessly for the protection of the Kingdom and the Saudi
people. His visionary leadership and
courage were instrumental to the gains we have made together against terrorism
and extremism, and helped save Saudi and American lives. He played a pivotal role in strengthening the
relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I personally had the opportunity to meet with
him in Riyadh at the Ministry of Interior and came away impressed at his
dedication to his country and his commitment to working with us to combat
terrorism.
“When I visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this
week, I will express the condolences of the American people on this loss,
reaffirm my commitment to our strong security partnership, and express my hope
that this partnership will endure as a lasting tribute to the legacy of Crown Prince
Nayif.”
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