Documents show FBI helped Saudis depart after 9/11 attacks: New York Times

Vance · 03-30-2005, 01:45 PM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The FBI (news - web sites) played an active role in arranging chartered flights for dozens of well-connected Saudi nationals -- including relatives of Osama bin Laden (news - web sites) -- after the 9/11 terror attacks.

The New York Times reported that the documents show Federal Bureau of Investigation agents gave personal airport escorts to two prominent Saudi families who fled the United States, while several other Saudis were allowed to leave the country without first being interviewed, citing newly-released US government records.

The Saudi families, in Los Angeles and Orlando, had requested the FBI escorts out of concern for their personal safety in the wake of the attacks.

The documents were obtained through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the Justice Department (news - web sites) by Judicial Watch, a conservative legal group, which provided copies to the Times.

FBI officials contacted by the daily reacted angrily to the allegation of preferential treatment for the Saudis.

One official, speaking on condition of anonymity, when queried by the Times about the airport escorts said "we'd do that for anybody if they felt they were threatened -- we wouldn't characterize that as special treatment."

The Saudis' chartered flights -- arranged in the days after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks when most aircraft were still grounded -- long have been a topic of allegations related to close family ties and associates of US President George W. Bush (news - web sites) and the Saudi royal family.

The charges received their most prominent airing last year by the filmmaker Michael Moore, in his "Fahrenheit 9/11" documentary.

White House officials have strongly denied any special treatment for the Saudis.

Source: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...sattackssaudis

I guess that Michael Moore is right about this after all. According to PC members, Foxnews made an apology to Michael Moore for bashed him or criticized him as 'liar' about this issue. If that is true, it is indeed rare for them to do that.

ravensteve1961 · 03-30-2005, 04:06 PM

I think its time bush order the prince to turn himself in to US Authorities. Or face military action.

***VamPyroX*** · 03-31-2005, 10:51 AM

I think it's time for Bush to be removed from office and for ravensteve1961 to remove his signature image.

Nusentinsaino · 03-31-2005, 10:54 AM

Wow, you republicans need to open your ****ing eyes, Its so obvious. Thanks for the info Mag

ravensteve1961 · 03-31-2005, 11:28 AM

WHERE WAS THE LIBERAL MEDIA ON BILL CLINTONS SEXAUAL HARRASSMENT ON WOMEN WHEN HE WAS GOVERNOR OF ARKANSAS DURING HIS CAMPAIGN FOR PRESIDENT IN 1992? WELL WHERE WERE THEY? Right!!! media will always side in favor of liberals.

Nusentinsaino · 03-31-2005, 11:37 AM

Because they are smarter Reven, and who gives a shit about adultery? You should open your eyes and see what Bush is doing to the Iraqi civilians... Bush sent troops over to Iraq. Imagine Reven, Imagine how you would've felt if the American Troops come kicking your door down and screaming at you ordering you do lay down on the floor... You would be scared shitless. Those ****ing imperialistic troops.... Those poor iraqi civilians.

ravensteve1961 · 03-31-2005, 11:40 AM

Well my people didnt go over to NYC on 9-11 and done this.

Nusentinsaino · 03-31-2005, 11:44 AM

I cant see the picture, and please reven Stop using pictures and start using words.

ravensteve1961 · 03-31-2005, 11:45 AM

Put on your glasses and you can see the picture.

Nusentinsaino · 03-31-2005, 12:34 PM

No, you dont know how to host an image you moron, its a box with a red "x".

03-30-2005, 01:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vance Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,280	Documents show FBI helped Saudis depart after 9/11 attacks: New York Times WASHINGTON (AFP) - The FBI (news - web sites) played an active role in arranging chartered flights for dozens of well-connected Saudi nationals -- including relatives of Osama bin Laden (news - web sites) -- after the 9/11 terror attacks. The New York Times reported that the documents show Federal Bureau of Investigation agents gave personal airport escorts to two prominent Saudi families who fled the United States, while several other Saudis were allowed to leave the country without first being interviewed, citing newly-released US government records. The Saudi families, in Los Angeles and Orlando, had requested the FBI escorts out of concern for their personal safety in the wake of the attacks. The documents were obtained through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the Justice Department (news - web sites) by Judicial Watch, a conservative legal group, which provided copies to the Times. FBI officials contacted by the daily reacted angrily to the allegation of preferential treatment for the Saudis. One official, speaking on condition of anonymity, when queried by the Times about the airport escorts said "we'd do that for anybody if they felt they were threatened -- we wouldn't characterize that as special treatment." The Saudis' chartered flights -- arranged in the days after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks when most aircraft were still grounded -- long have been a topic of allegations related to close family ties and associates of US President George W. Bush (news - web sites) and the Saudi royal family. The charges received their most prominent airing last year by the filmmaker Michael Moore, in his "Fahrenheit 9/11" documentary. White House officials have strongly denied any special treatment for the Saudis. Source: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...sattackssaudis I guess that Michael Moore is right about this after all. According to PC members, Foxnews made an apology to Michael Moore for bashed him or criticized him as 'liar' about this issue. If that is true, it is indeed rare for them to do that.

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03-30-2005, 04:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
ravensteve1961 Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Here Posts: 3,940	I think its time bush order the prince to turn himself in to US Authorities. Or face military action.

03-31-2005, 10:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nusentinsaino Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 462	Wow, you republicans need to open your ****ing eyes, Its so obvious. Thanks for the info Mag

03-31-2005, 11:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
ravensteve1961 Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Here Posts: 3,940	WHERE WAS THE LIBERAL MEDIA ON BILL CLINTONS SEXAUAL HARRASSMENT ON WOMEN WHEN HE WAS GOVERNOR OF ARKANSAS DURING HIS CAMPAIGN FOR PRESIDENT IN 1992? WELL WHERE WERE THEY? Right!!! media will always side in favor of liberals.

03-31-2005, 11:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nusentinsaino Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 462	Because they are smarter Reven, and who gives a shit about adultery? You should open your eyes and see what Bush is doing to the Iraqi civilians... Bush sent troops over to Iraq. Imagine Reven, Imagine how you would've felt if the American Troops come kicking your door down and screaming at you ordering you do lay down on the floor... You would be scared shitless. Those ****ing imperialistic troops.... Those poor iraqi civilians.

03-31-2005, 11:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
ravensteve1961 Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Here Posts: 3,940	Well my people didnt go over to NYC on 9-11 and done this.

03-31-2005, 11:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
Nusentinsaino Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 462	I cant see the picture, and please reven Stop using pictures and start using words.

03-31-2005, 11:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
ravensteve1961 Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Here Posts: 3,940	Put on your glasses and you can see the picture.

03-31-2005, 12:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nusentinsaino Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 462	No, you dont know how to host an image you moron, its a box with a red "x".