Jan 07, 2016
Admiral John Kirby, spokesman for the United States Department of State, joins Morning Joe and talks with Mike Barnicle about future steps in addressing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran. “Saudi Arabia is overextended militarily in Yemen, their oil revenues are down, which they use as a source for pacifying a largely poor population, the crown itself seems to be surrounded by newer people… What is the level of concern within the State Department about the immediate future of our relationship with Saudi Arabia?,” asks Mike of Kirby. Hear what Kirby has to say about Saudi Arabia as a key ally and partner in the region, despite disagreeing on some issues.
