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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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