Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 6, 2016
It's utterly absurd the thought of bringing them to the United States in any way or releasing them.
Said by
Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Wilson argues against relocating or releasing terrorists in the U.S.

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