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On the recordJuly 11, 2023
If members of the Senate wanted to express their outrage over Saudi Arabia in a meaningful way, I gave them an opportunity to do so.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Senator Paul criticizes the Senate for not addressing Saudi arms sales while discussing golf.

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