Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
It would be a horrible thing for the Mideast, would it not?
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the negative implications for the Middle East if Assad remains in power.

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