Saudi Alliance Makes Khashoggi Issue ‘Tough,’ McConnell Says
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The U.S. alliance with Saudi Arabia has made it difficult for Congress to find the right way to respond to the murder six months ago of columnist and government critic Jamal Khashoggi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday.
“What clearly happened is outrageous and unacceptable. On the other hand, Saudi Arabia is an important ally against the Iranians, so it is a difficult problem to figure out exactly the most appropriate response,” the Kentucky Republican told reporters. “It’s been a struggle.”