Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 13, 2012
I have always believed that we are fighting an idea, not just a person, that killing bin Laden is a great accomplishment for the United States.
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the ideological nature of the fight against terrorism, highlighting bin Laden's death.

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