Barriers for Saudis Seeking Treatment in US to Go

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http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1§ion=0&article=42664&d=7&m=4&y=2004


Wednesday, April 7, 2004


RIYADH, March - The United States is working to remove barriers stopping Saudi patients from coming to the country for medical treatment, the US secretary of health said here on Monday.

"We are talking with the heads of our major medical clinics, and I would like to assure allthe people in Saudi Arabia that we do want to take care of their severely sick individuals, "Tommy G. Thompson said during a visit to King Fahd Medical City. "We hope that we will be able to resolve this matter so more individuals can come and avail themselves of the medical treatment we have in the US."

"We are working on this matter extensively with (Saudi Ambassador to Washington) Prince Bandar and the Saudi medical attache. We are hopeful that you are going to see alot better ways of handling this matter in the future," he added.



Gee, now we wouldn't want to have any barriers in the way of having any more Saudis come to America, now would we? You never know when Osama or one of his buddies might need a kidney transplant?

[arcos]

1. exactly what I thought...

Could Osama be in need of medical attention? :tinfoilhat:

[aquart]

2. What kind of weapon can you transport on a stretcher?

[DoYouEverWonder]

4. Or maybe it's time

to let in more hijackers?

[madrchsod]

3. this will make mayo clinic very happy

they have luxury apartments for the "well to do" and do millions of dollars with the rich and famous in the arab world.