Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 31, 1997
Somebody that plays the games to the bitter end, tries to have it both ways, dances on the head of the pin, in my opinion, has forfeited their right to lead this country.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham reflects on the importance of character in leadership, contrasting past expectations with current political realities.

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