Political Quotes

On the recordMay 6, 2013
Our goal is not just to write checks forever, but actually get the country in question so they can deal with it themselves.
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Graham emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency for countries receiving aid.

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