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From the BBC piece:
"....'Strong message'
Announcing the plan, state department official Andrew Shapiro said it had a "tremendous significance from a strategic regional perspective".
"It will send a strong message to countries in the region that we are committed to support the security of our key partners and allies in the Arabian Gulf and broader Middle East," he said.
Analysts say the sale - which includes more than 80 F-15 fighters, and dozens of Apache, Black Hawk and Little Bird helicopters - is unlikely to face much opposition in Congress...."
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Israel not raising objections............
Bullshit!......
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