Ronald Reagan actually said...

Arms sales which meet Saudi Arabia's legitimate defense needs and do not upset the military balance in the region are an important part of our relationship with that country.

Context

Statement on the Proposed United States Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia

06/10/1987

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