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Lindsey Graham: “It makes us stronger for us to give the mastermind of 9/11 his day in court, represented by counsel, and any verdict…”

On the recordMay 7, 2009
It makes us stronger for us to give the mastermind of 9/11 his day in court, represented by counsel, and any verdict that comes his way will not be based on prejudice or passion or religious bigotry.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham argues for fair trials for terrorists to enhance national strength.

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