Politico: ‘Enough is enough’: Dems rage at Saudis over oil cut, vow to block weapons sales
The message comes from Senate Foreign Relations Chair Bob Menendez, who has veto power over foreign arms sales.
A top Democratic senator is vowing to block all future weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and urging the Biden administration to “immediately freeze all aspects” of U.S. cooperation with the kingdom in response to its decision to cut oil production amid a global energy crisis set off by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The message from Senate Foreign Relations Chair Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), who has veto power over foreign arms sales, comes amid the West’s outrage at OPEC+ for slashing its oil output — a move that the U.S. and other allied governments saw as a gift to Moscow as it suffers significant losses on the battlefield in Ukraine.
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WNU Editor: Everything that is happening right now in Washington DC must be seen through the prism of the midterm elections now only a month away.
US Democrat Senators Furious With Saudi Arabia's Decision To Cut Oil Production
Key Senate chair urges US to freeze cooperation with Saudis -- AP
Sen. Bob Menendez calls for end all cooperation with Saudi Arabia over OPEC+ oil cut -- FOX News
Key senator announces hold on Saudi arms sales after oil cuts -- Defense News
Democratic senator threatens to freeze weapons sales to Saudi Arabia over support of Russia -- The Guardian
Democratic duo proposes banning arms to Saudi Arabia over OPEC cuts -- The Hill
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