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On the recordMarch 4, 2013
Finally, the Executive order, I think, is a result of Congress' inaction and I don't blame the President at all.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham attributes the Executive order to Congressional inaction, defending the President's decision.

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