I think the Democrats cleaned our clock. I think, you know, there are things in this bill that I just don't understand. This was not winning from the Republican point of view.
On the recordMay 1, 2017
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Graham expresses his dissatisfaction with the budget deal, indicating that Republicans did not achieve a victory.
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