Transcript: Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 26, 2026 - CBS News
Senator John Kennedy discussed the proposed Saudi civil nuclear deal during an interview on 'Face the Nation.' He expressed skepticism regarding the timing of the agreement, citing global instability and nuclear proliferation concerns.
Why it matters
The interview provides insight into congressional opposition to potential nuclear agreements in the Middle East.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy, a Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 26, 2026.MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to Republican Senator John Kennedy, who joins us this morning from Madisonville, Louisiana. Senator, it's good to have you on the program. I've- I've got a lot to-- SEN. JOHN KENNEDY: -- Good to be with you, Margaret.-- MARGARET BRENNAN: -- get to with you. Let me just button up where I left it with Ambassador Waltz, if I could, because that Saudi civil nuclear deal he was just discussing-it's got to go to you. It's got to go to Congress for approval. Are you comfortable with it?SEN. KENNEDY: No. Maybe some someday, but not right now.
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