Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 14, 2018
To hold the territory, there has to be a holding force, or they'll come back.
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham stresses the need for a holding force to prevent the return of ISIS.

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