Lindsey Graham: “I don't see DOD as a job creator for America. That's one of the…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012

I don't see DOD as a job creator for America. That's one of the benefits, but I don't think we should view DOD as a way to just create jobs.

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Graham argues for a robust defense budget focused on values, not job creation.

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