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Americans Question Saudi Arabia

September 10, 2003

(CPOD) Sept. 10, 2003 - Many Americans do not view Saudi Arabia as a friendly entity, according to a poll by Harris Interactive released by CNN and Time. 72 per cent of respondents do not believe the country is an ally of the United States.

In the past few months, Saudi foreign minister Saud al Faisal has repeatedly denied the government's involvement in the 9/11 attacks. Fifteen of the 19 hijackers who participated in the operation were Saudi citizens. 71 per cent of respondents say Saudi Arabia is not fully cooperating with American authorities in the war against terrorism.

Polling Data

Do you think Saudi Arabia is a country that the U.S. can trust as an ally?

Yes

17%

No

72%


Is Saudi Arabia cooperating with the U.S. as much as it can in the war against terrorism?

Yes

20%

No

71%


Source: Harris Interactive / CNN / Time
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 1,003 adult Americans, conducted on Sept. 3 and Sept. 4, 2003. Margin of error is 3.1 per cent.

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