These allies depend on military equipment from the US to hold the line against Iran, Al Qaeda, ISIS and other threats. If we don't supply it, they will buy it elsewhere. Russian arms dealers are already seeking to exploit the reluctance. At this point in history we need to do what we can to decrease Iran's influence in the region. I urge my colleagues to vote against the. (00:51–00:59)
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Asserts that if the U.S. doesn't supply arms, allies will buy from others, including Russian dealers.
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