“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”

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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
It is in our national security interest to have a political relationship with the Afghan Government and people; do you agree with that?
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina
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Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the importance of a political relationship with Afghanistan for national security.

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