Heart Of Oil Country

President George W. Bush waves from Air Force One before his departure from King Khalid International Airport, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Bush is traveling to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt to meet with Egyptian President Hosni Murbarak before returning home to Washington.

President George W. Bush attends a roundtable discussion with Saudi entrepreneurs at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008.

President George W. Bush, left, shares a laugh with Saudi Prince Salman, brother of Saudi King Abdullah, while watching a traditional sword dance at the Al Murabba Palace and Natural History Muesum in Al Janadriyah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008.

President George W. Bush, center, views a handwritten copy of the Koran as he tours Al Murabba Palace and Natural History Museum, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Al Murabba is the Ancestral home of the King of Saudi Arabia. With Mr. Bush are Dr. Ali Ghaban, left, and HRH Sultan bin Salman, right, Chairman of the Higher Commission for Tourism.

President George W. Bush, left, with Saudi King Abdullah, right, watch the King's personal thoroughbreds march by at Al Janadriyah Farm, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008. The horse farm is the king's personal country and weekend retreat and maintains 150 thoroughbred Arabian stallions.

President George W. Bush, right, sits with Saudi King Abdullah, left, as they watch the King's personal thoroughbreds march by at Al Janadriyah Farm, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008.

Members of the Saudi Honor Guard stand in formation during arrival ceremonies for President George W. Bush at Royal Terminal King Khalid International Airport, Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

President George W. Bush, right, walks with Saudi King Abdullah, left, during an arrival ceremony at Royal Terminal King Khalid International Airport, Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

President George W. Bush, left, walks with Saudi King Abdullah, right, during his arrival at Royal Terminal King Khalid International Airport, Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

President George W. Bush, left, with Saudi King Abdullah, right, inside the terminal at the King Khalid International Airport, Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In the middle is U.S. interpreter Gamal Helal.

President George W. Bush's limousine is escorted by horses during his arrival at Nasiriya Guest Palace, Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi King Abdullah, right, presents President Bush, left, with the King Abdul Aziz Order of Merit following their dinner at Riyadh Palace, Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi King Abdullah, right, examines the King Abdul Aziz Order of Merit on President Bush, left, after bestowing it upon him following their dinner at Riyadh Palace, Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

President George W. Bush, left, listens to Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the ruler of Dubai, center, pointing to a falcon during a visit to the Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

President George W. Bush, center, watches dancers perform during a visit to the Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 in Dubai, United Arabs Emirates. Sitting next to Mr. Bush on the right is Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the ruler of Dubai.

Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice, left, selects a strawberry juice drink during a visit the Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, in Dubai, United Arabs Emirates. Sitting next to Rice is UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheik Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

President George W. Bush, left, meets with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Shiek Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, at the Saadiyat Island Cultural District Exhibition and Masdar Exhibition at the Emirates Palace Hotel, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Behind them on the right is Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice.