He also says the United Stateswill continue to press Saudi Arabiaand other Gulf Statesto move toward greater democracy, but that such concerns will not affect the security assistance announced Monday.

• 他还说美国会继续推动沙特阿拉伯和其他海湾国家进一步加快民主进程,但诸如那种担忧不会影响到周一公布的安全援助计划。