Political Quotes

On the recordJune 11, 2012
there is no doubt in my mind that if the shoe were on the other foot, you and everybody on that side would be screaming that I have to appoint a special prosecutor
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham points out a perceived double standard in calls for a special prosecutor.

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