Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 11, 2023
These efforts to ban books violate our most cherished principles as Americans and betray our values as a Nation.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham defends the freedom to read against book bans.

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