Chris Murphy: “I commit myself to ensuring that within the embassy I will be completely dedicated to the morale, the productivity, and…”

It’s important to recognize there are things we need to work on together: ending the war in Iran and a pathway to Palestinian statehood.

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.

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.

Of course, I was also candid with him, in particular regarding my deep concerns about the transfer of the luxury plane.