Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
What authority does he or she have to do that? Because prosecutorial discretion is not the legal basis.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham challenges the authority of the President in granting legal status through executive action.

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