Thank you. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to speak in opposition to Senate Joint Resolution 36. This legislation is bad policy and it sets a bad precedent. Today Congress is attempting to block legal U.S. arms sales to strategic partners who face increased threats from Iran and terrorist proxies. The administration is ensuring that our allies in the Middle east have the capabilities to defend themselves and protect the hundreds of thousands of Americans who live and work in the Gulf states. (00:19–00:29)
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Asserts that Congress is trying to block U.S. arms sales to allies threatened by Iran and terrorists.
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