Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
No American citizen has a constitutional right to join the enemy at a time of war.
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the limitations of constitutional rights during wartime.

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