But he referred questions about whether there was a politically timed deal to Prince Bandar.

In a move that might have seemed wacky if the subject weren't so serious, Prince Bandar called the show to spin his story.

Many of these transactions involved Prince Bandar personally, often transferring over $1 million at a time.

Prince Bandar has since left the ambassadorship and returned to the Kingdom.

But, the interests of Prince Bandar were harder to neglect.

Prince Bandar left the next day and has not returned.

But Prince Bandar continues to spend less time in Washington.

And that, associates said, will dictate what Prince Bandar can do.

Many of these transactions involved Prince Bandar personally, these people said.

Prince Bandar has been out of the country for several weeks.