Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
We are a Nation without a jail, and that is not good for us.
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham expresses concern about the lack of a detention facility for captured terrorists.

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