Political Quotes

On the recordJune 30, 2010
The Federal court should become the vehicle by which the executive is forced to choose between two intolerable options, submitting to intrusive and harmful discovery or releasing dangerous detainee.
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham highlights the dilemma faced by the executive regarding detainee treatment.

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