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John Cornyn: I became aware of the fact that the Saudi Arabians were hiring lobbyists on K Street to try to get Congress to not pass…

On the recordJanuary 18, 2021
I became aware of the fact that the Saudi Arabians were hiring lobbyists on K Street to try to get Congress to not pass that change in sovereign immunity law.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn discusses foreign lobbying efforts against legislation for 9/11 families.

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