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Congressional Democrats move to block U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement
Democratic representatives introduced resolutions seeking to block a civilian nuclear agreement that would let the United States help Saudi Arabia develop nuclear power. Critics say the deal lacks sufficient safeguards against weapons proliferation.
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Chris Wright and Abdulaziz bin Salman signed the U.S.-Saudi 1-2-3 Agreement.
“Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman signed what's commonly referred to as a 1-2-3 agreement.”
The agreement would allow the United States to help Saudi Arabia build nuclear power plants.
“The U.S. will help Saudi Arabia build nuclear power plants”
The agreement would provide Saudi Arabia with nuclear fuel only through companies selected by the United States and Saudi Arabia.
“provide the kingdom nuclear fuel only through companies that the U.S. and the kingdom select”