Lindsey Graham said "I think this budget will cost influence, we're going to lose influence, it's going to put lives at risk." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 12, 2017

I think this budget will cost influence, we're going to lose influence, it's going to put lives at risk.

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Republican · South Carolina

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Graham warns that budget cuts will harm U.S. influence and safety.

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