Neal Statement on Disappearance of Missing Saudi Journalist
Washington, DC,
October 12, 2018
Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement today on the disappearance of the Saudi Arabian and Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, Turkey this week. “The disappearance of the Washington Post journalist Jamal Kashoggi in Istanbul this week should be of great concern to everyone who believes in the freedom of the press and the First Amendment of the Constitution. Silencing and demonizing reporters is contrary to our fundamental core values as Americans. I urge President Trump to work closely with the Turkish government to conduct a full investigation into his reported killing. Saudi Arabia needs to be transparent and immediately answer the global community’s questions about Khashoggi’s disappearance,” said Congressman Richard E. Neal. ## |