Lindsey Graham: “But if I have to make that choice, I am going to pick DOD. And I hope…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2013

But if I have to make that choice, I am going to pick DOD. And I hope I don't ever have to make that choice.

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Graham emphasizes the importance of defense over homeland security in a hypothetical choice.

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Lindsey Graham: “But if I have to make that choice, I am going to pick DOD. And I hope I don't ever have to make that choice.”