He has the full confidence of the Bush family, including the President. We like him - in addition to that…he is just a joy to be around. He is gregarious and vivacious. He is almost like a - you might say - a son.”

President George H W Bush

“He is the consummate diplomat….there are no angles to him. He has tremendous dignity, integrity, and intelligence. He is a gorgeous hunk of a man; he is a hot number - he is very sensual, very sexy.”

Roberta Flack

“He is an intelligent, charismatic, shrewd, and very likable individual.”

Dr. Henry Kissinger

“I think that Prince Bandar is the supreme diplomat, not just because of his natural charisma and charm; I think Bandar has flair, balance, attitude, and inclination. He is an artist.”

Peter Jay, British Ambassador to Washington 1977-79

“Prince Bandar is a remarkable man with superb political and interpersonal skills. A man with whom I worked closely and effectively in pursuit of peace in the Middle East, he exudes an aura of charming roguishness, possesses a first-class intellect, and is an excellent representative of his country.”

Secretary James A Baker III

“He’s very likable, he has a pleasant personality; he’s very forward and he makes people feel good. I would describe him as flamboyant, dramatic, personable, smart, canny, and probably manipulative. I consider him a friend; I like him a lot. But do I know him - no, I don’t know him. He is a very unusual person.”

General Brent Scowcroft