Well said.
The biggest mistake Reagan ever made was making HW, a man that despised Reagan’s agenda and philosophy his VP. That paved the way for W. and his revenge agenda against Iraq for targeting his father for assassination.
In the aftermath of 9/11 Afghanistan was a legitimate target. But, Saudi Arabia would have also been a legitimate target. W, facilitated the escape from the USA of a great many Saudi’s.
When all aircraft were ordered grounded in the USA aircraft evacuating Saudi’s from this country was made an exception by W.
I don’t think Reagan had a choice, unfortunately.