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I agree.Congressional "Record th PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 99 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 132_WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 1986_No. 74 Senate United States of America Mr. HECHT. Mr. President, on May 6, 1986, I voted against the proposed sale of arms to Saudi Arabia. Today, my feelings have not changed. However, the vote today is different. The prestige of the Presidency of the United States is at stake. Obviously, the vote today is more palatable with the removal of the Stinger missiles, but there are other considerations. The President of the United States is making progress with the moderate Arab States in negotiating for peace in the Middle East. I feel a rebuff of the President would be a step in the wrong direction. It would promote consequences far worse than an arms sale 3 years in the "future with weapons Saudi Arabia now has and which pose no overall threat to Israel. Since becoming President, President Reagan has demonstrated that he has been one of the best, if not