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On the recordJanuary 7, 2020
I think they're overreacting, quite frankly. Go debate all you want to. I'm going to debate you. Trust me, I'm going to -- I'm going to let people know that at this moment in time, to play this game with the War Powers Act, which I think is unconstitutional, is whether you mean to or not, you're empowering the enemy.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham responds to criticisms regarding the War Powers Act and encourages debate.

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