"A typical meeting went like this: 'Good evening, your majesty. I appreciate the opportunity to extend to you the best wishes of the United States.' 'Harumph,' the king would reply (in Arabic). Then, from Bandar, the translation: 'His Royal Highness King Fahd says that we are delighted to welcome Madam Secretary to our home and trust that you will let us know if there is any way in which we can make your stay more pleasant.' (qtd. in Albright,
Memo To The President Elect 88 large print)