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Lindsey Graham: “I think anybody who is strong would use the power they have and be confident in their decision. So strong people say…”

On the recordJuly 25, 2017
I think anybody who is strong would use the power they have and be confident in their decision. So strong people say, I've decided that this man or woman can't serve me well and I'm going to act accordingly, and take the consequence. To me, weakness is when you play around the edges and you don't use the power you have.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham discusses the importance of strength in leadership and decision-making, implying that the president's actions towards Sessions reflect weakness.

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