Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 8, 2017
We are trying to deter them from hurting us. We are not sending a bunch of people over there to invade their country without provocation.
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes that military actions are defensive, not offensive.

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