Statement from President Obama
It was with great regret that I learned of the
passing of Crown Prince Nayif bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. For
decades, Crown Prince Nayif served as Minister of the Interior and 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. Crown Prince Nayif
also strongly supported the broader partnership between our two countries begun
by his late father, King Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, and President Roosevelt in their
historic meeting in 1945. 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.
Statement from Vice President Biden
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Crown
Prince Nayif bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, who, as Minister of the
Interior for almost 40 years, made an historic contribution to the security of
the Kingdom and to its strong partnership with the United States in the fight
against terrorism. I was honored to be received by Crown Prince Nayif in Riyadh
last October and had looked forward to welcoming him to the United States. I
offer my deepest condolences to King Abdullah, the royal family and the people
of Saudi Arabia.
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