The next time you hear some Saudi talking head condemn “terrorism” in all its forms, remember what it is he is not condemning: Suicide Bombings.

A Saudi official said Tuesday he told President Bush and Congress in a letter that Palestinian suicide bombers are not terrorists and are instead sacrificing ‘their souls for freedom.’

The member of the unelected Consultative Council, which acts like a Parliament, also warned that Washington’s perceived support for Israel would intensify mounting hatred toward the United States.

Ahmed al-Tuwaijri said in his letter that U.S. policy has ‘destroyed our dreams and the dreams of peace-lovers around the world.’ The 120-member council is appointed by the king and reflects government opinion.

The next time you hear some Saudi talking head invoke “peace-lovers around the world,” remember that he is speaking on behalf of a regime that — despite openly sanctioning suicide bombers — counts itself among that lot.

[link via Rich Lowry, The Corner; update: additional links: LGF, on the ball as always; and Rand Simberg]

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