Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 27, 2014
If we leave sequestration intact we could be well below what we spent in time of peace.
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham warns that continued sequestration will reduce defense spending below peacetime levels.

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