Sen. Coons: OPEC Decision ‘Was a Punch in the Gut’

GOLODRYGA: “So, he continues to fund this war through the sale of oil. With OPEC+’s surprising decision to slash production by 2 million barrels a day, the President promised a response, a consequential response. What will that be? Will he do as has been proposed, ban or freeze the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia for a year?”

COONS: “Well, Bianna, the Foreign Relations Committee here in the Senate also has a role in that, and I think it’s unlikely that we will support any additional arms sales to the Saudis. This was a punch in the gut for us at this moment. To have a long-standing partner like Saudi Arabia help Russia fund their war of aggression against Ukraine was a very bitter disappointment and a big surprise. I think you’ll see both the administration and the Senate take action, and one of the most likely actions is to stop any future arms sales.”

GOLODRYGA: “Making some news there. Sen. Chris Coons, thank you, great to see you, we appreciate your time.”

COONS: “Thank you, Bianna.”