a's current relationship with the U.S. is revolving around the terrorist attacks of September 11th, the need to bolster the Saudi economy, and constant U.S. demand for oil. In 2000 the Saudis supplied the United States with roughly 1.5 million barrels of oil per day (17% of all U.S. oil imports). In response the U.S. has provided Saudi Arabia with agricultural machinery, computer technology, and automobiles, aside from the usual furnishing of arms. The Saudi nation has been known to purchase large quantities of military weapons and M-1 tanks, especially after the Gulf War, to show to Congress and other governments worldwide that it is a major player in the scheme of globalizati
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