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Lindsey Graham: Soft power, to me, is just as important as hard power, and many times even more important.

On the recordMarch 22, 2023
Soft power, to me, is just as important as hard power, and many times even more important.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Highlighting the significance of diplomatic influence alongside military power.

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