Kesher Talk

More on the Saudi PR campaign: Only subscribers to the National Journal can get easy access to RealVideo versions of the Saudi's TV ads, but here are the transcripts:

Script of "Allies" (TV)

(On screen: Images of Saudi Arabian and American leaders together)

ANNOUNCER [v/o]: We've been allies for more than 60 years, working together to solve the world's toughest problems. Working together for world prosperity. Working together to bring peace to the Middle East. Working together to create a better future for us all.

(On screen: The People of Saudi Arabia; Allies for Peace; www.saudiembassy.net; Paid for by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia)

Script of "Flags" (TV)

(On screen: Images of the American and Saudi Arabian flags being raised together)

ANNOUNCER [v/o]: In the war on terrorism, we all have a part to play. One country has been an ally for over 60 years, a global leader donating more foreign aid per capita than any other nation, a partner in investigating more than 150 suspected terrorist accounts, and a force in stabilizing oil prices during this time of war.

(On screen: The People of Saudi Arabia; Alllies Against Terrorism; www.saudiembassy.net; Paid for by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia)

Script of "Quotes/Bush" (TV)

(On screen: The Saudi Arabians not cooperative.)

ANNOUNCER [v/o]: Read the editorials, tune in to Sunday morning news shows, or listen to talk radio if you want opinions.

(On screen: "As far as the Saudi Arabians go... they've been nothing but cooperative -- President George W. Bush, 9/24/01, remarks at the Rose Garden, Washington, D.C.)

Listen to America's leaders if you want the facts.

(On screen: The People of Saudi Arabia; Allies Against Terrorism; www.saudiembassy.net; Paid for by The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia)

Script of "Quotes/Powell" (TV)

(On screen: Saudi Arabia has been prominent among terrorist organizations.)

ANNOUNCER [v/o]: Prejudice, fear and conflicting views can distort what you see and hear.

(On screen: "Saudi Arabia has been prominent among the countries acting against the accounts of terrorist organizations" -- Secretary of State Colin Powell, 11/7/01, remarks at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Vienna, VA)

Please keep your eyes, ears and especially your mind open.

(On screen: The People of Saudi Arabia; Allies Against Terrorism; www.saudiembassy.net; Paid for by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia)

posted by Howard @ 5/01/2002 12:02:17 PM