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Lindsey Graham: “I think it is a wise investment in these economic down times that we live in here at home.”

On the recordMarch 16, 2009
I think it is a wise investment in these economic down times that we live in here at home.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the importance of supporting Mexico in its fight against drug cartels.

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