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On the recordAugust 22, 2018
included in the underlying appropriations bill are funds to continue the U.S. support for the Saudi-led bombing campaign inside Yemen. I will speak about an amendment I have that would stop the U.S. support for this campaign pending a determination by the administration that we are in compliance with U.S., international, and humanitarian law regarding the targeting of civilians. At this point, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up amendment No. 3793. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? The Senator from Alabama.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut
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Aug 22, 2018

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