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July 30, 2012

U.S. Foreign Weapons Sales at Record in 2012 
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As the global arms treaty talks collapsed at the United Nations, a top
State Department official openly bragged that U.S. government efforts
have helped boost foreign military sales to record levels this year.
Speaking to a group of military reporters, Andrew Shapiro, the Assistant
Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, said: "We've really
upped our game in terms of advocating on behalf of U.S. companies. I've
got the frequent-flyer miles to prove it." According to Shapiro, U.S.
arms sales have already topped $50 billion in fiscal 2012, putting the
United States on pace to increase its total for the year by 70 percent.

 

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