More Weapons for Saudi Arabia

The Obama administration has entered into a deal to sell Saudi Arabia some $60 billion of advanced weaponry. The deal is the single biggest arms sale in US history. It gives the Saudis enough arms to more than adequately equip their military. Indeed, the Saudis may start distributing tanks to their citizens to use as ornaments for their front yards.
I truly wonder if any portion of these weapons will be used against US troops. After all, it is widely believed that the 9-11 terrorists received assistance from segments of the Saudi government. Maybe a few hand held anti aircraft missiles might somehow make their way into the hands of those we are fighting in Afghanistan. Such missiles were favorite weapons of the mujahidin who fought the Soviets in that country in the early 1980’s.
Obama timed the sale so that Congress (which has 30 days to oppose and stop such a sale) would be adjourned for the elections and therefore not likely to act. Once again, Obama has sought to put himself above the congress and to usurp more power for himself.
Weapon sales of this magnitude are too important for them to proceed by means of political games. I long for the day when our president has enough honor and decency to grant congress the deference to which it is entitled as a co-equal branch of government.