October 21, 2013 | Quote
State Department “Not Aware Of A Heads Up” From Saudis Before UNSC Decision
State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki said on Friday that she was not aware of any warning from the Saudis to the Americans before they decided to turn down a seat on the United Nations Security Council.
“I’m not aware of a heads up,” Psaki said during the State Department daily press briefing.
Asked if Secretary of State John Kerry had discussed the surprise move by the Saudis during a meeting with Saudi Ambassador Adel al-Jubeir, Psaki said “I’m not aware that he did.”
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“Waiting for the US or some other country to come back and beg them to take the seat is silly,” said Jonathan Schanzer, vice president for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. “Even if it happens, it will not strengthen their hand.”