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| Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gestures while speaking during a news conference at the State Department in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) |
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UPDATED 8:55 AM PT – Thur. Nov. 22, 2018
President Trump tweets out in support Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, after he suggested the U.S. get tougher on Saudi Arabia.In a tweet Thursday, the president quoted Pompeo saying maintaining relations with Saudi Arabia was ‘vital to national security.’
However, the secretary of state also said it was the president’s obligation to adopt policies that further America’s security interests.
President Trump applauded Pompeo’s stance saying he agrees 100%, adding that retaining working relations with Saudi Arabia is good for American jobs and oil.
“It’s a mean & nasty world out there, the Middle East in particular. This is a long and historic commitment, & one that is absolutely vital to America’s national security.” @SecPompeo I agree 100%. In addition, many Billions of Dollars of purchases made in U.S., big Jobs & Oil!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 22, 2018
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