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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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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

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

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