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Richard Blumenthal

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Richard Blumenthal is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Connecticut since 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, Blumenthal has focused on issues such as consumer protection, healthcare, and veterans' affairs during his tenure. He previously served as the Attorney General of Connecticut from 1991 to 2011, where he gained recognition for his advocacy on behalf of consumers and his efforts to hold corporations accountable. Blumenthal has been an active voice in the Senate, participating in various committees and addressing key national issues.

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Jul 11, 2023

I am betting--because I never want to bet against America--that America will be on your side, thick or thin.

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Jul 11, 2023

In other words, their interest was public image, sportswashing, cleansing their reputation. Correct?

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Jul 11, 2023

Will you commit today, Mr. Price, that the PGA Tour will not punish any members who criticize the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or human rights anywhere, regardless of this new relationship with PIF?

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Jul 11, 2023

It should not be about the money, the disruption, the uneconomic offers.

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Jul 11, 2023

We will continue this inquiry because I think uncovering more of the facts and shining a spotlight on what is really happening here is in the national interest and part of our obligation.

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Jul 11, 2023

But most corporations trust their boards of directors. In fact, they are intimately involved.

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Jul 11, 2023

I have the deepest sympathy for the families of 9/11 and support their efforts of obtaining information currently being withheld by the United States and Saudi governments.

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Jul 11, 2023

I would like to have a commitment from both of you that the final agreement will not prevent players or PGA Tour executives from commenting on or criticizing actions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Jul 11, 2023

I would argue that legally, as well as morally, they have a duty to keep their boards of directors informed.

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Jul 11, 2023

I will continue to support the PGA Tour. Just make no mistake--as I said before, America is on your side.

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Jul 11, 2023

You still have the choice to stand up against sportswashing, against the Saudi monarchy, against the hundreds of billions of dollars, and maybe a lot more that the Saudis will throw at you and stand up for America because America is going…

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Jul 11, 2023

But there is something that stinks about this path that you are on right now because it is a surrender, and it is all about the money, and that is the reason for the backlash that you have seen.

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Jul 11, 2023

It is about hypocrisy, how vast sums of money can induce individuals and institutions to betray their own values.

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Jul 11, 2023

I am betting--because I never want to bet against America--that America will be on your side, thick or thin.

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Jul 11, 2023

It should not be about the money, the disruption, the uneconomic offers.

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Jul 11, 2023

In 2023 we will distribute almost $1 billion to our players.

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Jul 11, 2023

If we are going to be selling out to countries that can throw around hundreds of billions of dollars, we are going to lose, not just financially.

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Jul 11, 2023

Again, I can only emphasize to you, Mr. Price, that your players, like Tiger Woods, gave up hundreds of millions of dollars. They stood strong. I hope the PGA Tour will as well.

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Jul 11, 2023

The PGA Tour has a major impact on our economy, our way of life, our image in this country, our self-image, and our image abroad.

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Jul 11, 2023

But will you commit that it will not have it, that you will not agree to it if it does?

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Jul 11, 2023

It takes a lot to turn down a lot of money.

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Jul 11, 2023

What are the other side agreements or informal understandings?

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Jul 11, 2023

What is the amount of the Saudi investment that is going to be made?

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