Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 23, 2015
Do you agree that the terrorist organizations that are operating in Syria and Iraq, Yemen--if they are not dealt with more effectively, we could get hit here at home?
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham highlights the risk of domestic attacks if terrorist threats in the region are not addressed.

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