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Richard Blumenthal: “The arms deal with Saudi Arabia was designed to augment the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's ability to protect its borders and…”

On the recordMarch 8, 2017
The arms deal with Saudi Arabia was designed to augment the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's ability to protect its borders and counter terrorist threats.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal discusses the purpose of the Saudi arms deal.

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