Chris Murphy: “I thank the Senator for the question. I will forgive the disparagement of Connecticut's small size, but the answer is…”

With Democrats on the verge of regaining control in Washington, it’s imperative that we offer a new approach to our policy in the Gulf that reflects America’s interests.

I’ve been a vocal critic of Saudi Arabia and the Crown Prince. But, I think it’s important to be here to disagree and be honest and candid about those disagreements.

It’s important for the Crown Prince to hear not just from the Trump Administration, but from people who want a different path.

I plan to see for myself the damage to American facilities, hear from our partners in the Gulf about how this war has hurt their security and their economies, and assess our regional counterterrorism efforts.