Lindsey Graham: “Elections have consequence, and I expect the administration to pick…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2009

Elections have consequence, and I expect the administration to pick people more in line with their philosophy than I would have chosen for them.

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Republican · South Carolina

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Graham acknowledges differing political philosophies and the impact of elections on appointments.

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Lindsey Graham: “Elections have consequence, and I expect the administration to pick people more in line with their philosophy than I…”