With all due respect, what does he care from a political angle? He's not running for anything else. And I don't think he's too concerned how things affect others, even within his own party.

Regardless of political preference, this is one of the most irresponsible things he's done. Working with the Arab Emerites is an abomination considering one of the 19 hijackers was found to have been financed by the UAE. Then again, should we be surprised? Bush continues to work with the Saudis despite their connection to 15 of the 19 hijackers.