Chris Murphy: “But explain to me how you justify that division of dividends and stock buybacks versus research development.”

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

We are not going to get a permanent end to this war without the Saudis' help. We're not going to get a Palestinian state without the Saudis’ help.

It’s important for members of the Senate to see the damage that has been done to U.S. facilities firsthand… I’m meeting with regional partners, in particular the Qataris and the Saudis, to talk about the impact of the Iran War… and to pull…

There's got to be space for political dialogue and speech here in Saudi Arabia.