Using U.S. taxpayers' dollars to supply the Afghan military with these Russian helicopters through an arms dealer which is an agent of the Russian Government, which is also selling weapons to President Assad to kill innocent Syrians, is a serious concern I know you share with me.
On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
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Cornyn expresses concern over U.S. funding Russian arms for the Afghan military.
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