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Lindsey Graham: “I will put my ability to speak my mind to my party up against anybody, including you, Senator. I have been on this floor…”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2009
I will put my ability to speak my mind to my party up against anybody, including you, Senator. I have been on this floor many times arguing with the past administration about policies I disagreed with. I don't recall you doing that a lot, but I don't question your motives as to why you are doing what you are doing. I am here today----
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Defending his willingness to speak out against his party's policies during a Senate debate.

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