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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
That takes us to missile defense and to suppress the Iranian nuclear threat could require some pretty sophisticated military capability.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the need for advanced military capabilities against Iran's nuclear threat.

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