Chris Murphy: “I do not necessarily share your optimism about the direction that our European friends are going.”

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

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

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.