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On the recordFebruary 26, 2014
I want every Member of the Senate to understand that we are being told by our military leaders and our Intelligence Community that there is a threat to the Homeland building.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham warns the Senate about the growing threat from al Qaeda fighters in Syria.

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