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Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 13, 2011
We all believe in civilian control of the military, but what we do not want is some political appointee being able to shape legal advice to someone whose career is on the line.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina
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Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the need for independent legal advice in the military.

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