Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
Would you agree they're the primary destabilizing influence right now in the Mideast, they're supporting extremist organizations that have toppled four Arab capitals?
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham asserts Iran's role as a destabilizing force in the Middle East.

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