Political Quotes

On the recordMay 8, 2017
If we tried to cut the military budget by 29 percent, people would go crazy.
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the importance of military funding compared to soft power.

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