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On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
I want to withdraw from Afghanistan responsibly. I want lines of defenses over there so they don't come here.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Graham advocates for a responsible withdrawal strategy to maintain national security.

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