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On the recordMarch 19, 2017
I have decided not to do that because I think it would put the country through something that is not going to bear fruit.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham explains his decision against introducing a constitutional amendment on same-sex marriage.

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