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Lindsey Graham: Abraham Lincoln suspended habeas corpus, OK? That is part of his legacy, is he thought the Nation was coming apart, and…

On the recordMay 12, 2009
Abraham Lincoln suspended habeas corpus, OK? That is part of his legacy, is he thought the Nation was coming apart, and he was right.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Graham draws a parallel between Lincoln's actions and current national security concerns.

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