The Federal Elections Commission often has been less than fully effective--a lot less than fully effective in enforcing ...
Given the terrible human rights record of Saudi, which we have been discussing and as well, of course, MBS himself, whic...
the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia has dramatically deteriorated.
The loopholes are extraordinary. The lack of transparency is phenomenal. The need for FARA reform right now is immense.
The parallel has been drawn to China and Russia.
I have been grateful, especially to my partner in this effort, Senator Hawley, the Ranking Member.
They are looking to the public's impression of the Saudi brand, correct?
We need to train those workers. We need to provide education.
What I want to make sure is, is that actually benefits American people.
And when we simply do economic or political interests, sometimes it's very shortsighted, and we wander into a geopolitic...
the record will reflect that at least two of the witnesses are nodding in approval about greater transparency from our o...
Make no mistake, there will be regulation. The only question is, how soon and what?
I want to welcome our witnesses, all of the audience who are here, and say a particular thanks to Senator Schumer.
This kind of complicity could not have happened without knowledge at the highest levels of the Saudi government.
There is a deep appetite, indeed a hunger for rules and guardrails, basic safeguards for businesses and consumers.
Just because we have rules that prohibit discrimination in the workplace doesn't mean that we don't need rules that proh...
Let's prioritize safety and security, which your framework does.
I take very much to heart your imploring us against half measures.
