Will the US risk a confrontation with the Saudis?

The talk from Jerusalem this evening sounds good: “It is reasonable to obligate them [the PA] to renounce violence, to recognize the right [of Israel] to exist and honor international agreements,” [US Secretary of State Condaleeza] Rice told reporters. Yes, it's reasonable. But when the 'Palestinians' refuse - as they have done consistently until now - and when 'moderate' 'Palestinian President'