The Saudi ambassador to the UN had just finished giving a speech, and walked out into the lobby where he met his American counterpart. They shook hands and as they walked the Saudi said, "You know, I have just one question about what I have seen in America."

The American replied, "Your Excellency, anything I can do to help you I will do."

The Saudi whispered, "My son watches this show 'Star Trek' and in it there are Russians and Blacks and Asians, but never any Arabs. He is very upset. He doesn't understand why there are never any Arabs in Star Trek."

The American laughed and replied, "That's because it takes place in the future."