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September 14, 2010

US Agrees to Record $60B Weapons Deal with Saudi Arabia
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The Obama administration has reportedly finalized a $60 billion deal to
sell advanced military aircraft to Saudi Arabia. It would be the
largest-ever single arms deal in US history. State Department
spokesperson P.J. Crowley declined to confirm the plans until the White
House submits the deal for congressional approval.

P.J. Crowley: "There is a process involved in this, which includes
congressional notification, so I’ll reserve comment at this point. You
know, suffice it to say that at the core of our policy is making sure
that there is stability in the region."

Under the agreement, Saudi Arabia could buy or upgrade over 150 F-15
fighters and purchase nearly 200 new helicopters.



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