Smarter Saudis

The Saudis are playing their cards right - rather than sideline themselves from the Iraq debate, they are now saying that they will cooperate if the United Nations Security Council authorizes the attack. This stance gives the U.S. more to gain by using the U.N. as opposed to unilateralism, and makes the U.S. look more hard-line if we don't play ball. Ultimately, authorization from the U.N. is exactly what we need, and I think if Bush has patience, he should be able to get it before his term ends.