Who is Bandar bin Sultan from Sleeping with the Devil: How Washington Sold Our Soul for Saudi Crude and what is their importance?

Bandar bin Sultan is the Saudi ambassador to the United States. The Saudi prince has a very strong influence on United States President Bill Clinton and can always see the President whenever he wants. Because of this, Saudis have an easy time securing visas to the United States, and even the CIA avoids the internal Saudi situation. Bandar's Washington residence is an estate in Virginia, and he is the only ambassador who receives official State Department protection.