President Joe Biden is defending his decision to visit Saudi Arabia in a newspaper opinion piece
President Joe Biden leaves St. Edmund Roman Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach, Del., Saturday, July 9, 2022. WASHINGTON — — President Joe Biden, preparing for a trip to Saudi Arabia amid criticism of its poor human rights record, defended his decision in a newspaper opinion piece, insisting that he had long supported reforms and sought to “reorient but not rupture” relations with a longstanding strategic partner.
Biden linked U.S. strength and security to countering Russian aggression and competition from China, then argued that engaging directly with countries like Saudi Arabia could help promote those efforts. The president said he aimed to strengthen a U.S.-Saudi partnership “going forward that’s based on mutual interests and responsibilities, while also holding true to fundamental American values.”
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