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Wikileaks Reveals Saudi Role in Terror Funding
Washington, DC – Following the release of classified diplomatic cables by Wikileaks revealing that Saudi donors are the primary financiers of Sunni extremist groups like Al Qaeda, Rep. Anthony Weiner (D – Queens and Brooklyn) released the following statement:
“The fact that Saudi Arabia is the biggest financial supporter of Al Qaeda shouldn’t surprise anyone. This is a country that fails to help us when we need it, teaches hate in its schools, and has a history of funding terrorists.”
“What is surprising is that we continue to reward the Saudis with multi-billion dollar arms deals like the one the White House announced while Congress was in recess last month. The leaks reveal a troubling willingness to ignore common sense and the recent history of the Saudis. It is simply bad policy.”
Earlier this month, Weiner introduced in Congress a resolution of disapproval of the arms deal with Saudi Arabia.
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