"But Bush did not mention what I had disclosed -- that Zubaydah had also named three Saudi princes -- one of whom was the king's nephew -- and the chief of Pakistan's air force, as his chief contacts in those two countries. Moreover, Zubaydah told American investigators that two of those he named -- and for which he provided their private telephone numbers -- had advance knowledge about the 9/11 attacks.It would be nice to pursue the investigation of these men, but all four named by Zubaydah are now dead. As for the three Saudi princes:
• The king's 43-year-old nephew, Prince Ahmed bin Salman bin Abdul-Aziz, died of either a heart attack or blood clot, depending on which report you believe.
• The second, 41-year-old Prince Sultan bin Faisal bin Turki al-Saud, died the following day in a one-car accident.
• And the third Saudi prince named by Zubaydah, 25-year-old Prince Fahd bin Turki bin Saud al-Kabir, died, according to the Saudi Royal Court, ``of thirst.'"
PS Please read what Hameed wrote in the comments' section. I am in no way endorsing the tabloid journalism of Posner. But I am only reposting in order to underline what we know: Bush (and Clinton) are always willing to protect the House of Saud and its interests.