Lindsey Graham said "As a matter of fact, it is one of the best purchases you could have, in terms of dealing with the international terrorism, is Afghanistan." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 8, 2017

As a matter of fact, it is one of the best purchases you could have, in terms of dealing with the international terrorism, is Afghanistan.

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Graham argues that maintaining a presence in Afghanistan is crucial for countering terrorism.

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