WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump justified his plans to accept an airplane as a gift from the Qatari royal family, arguing that Boeing's delays in delivering a new Air Force One make it a practical decision.
He also added that U.S. has kept Qatar and other Gulf states safe and has no plans to fly the plane for personal reasons after he leaves office.
(Reporting By Steve Holland and Jarrett RenshawEditing by Nick Zieminski)
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