Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 6, 2012
You're having to make choices between the retired healthcare costs and fighting this war and future wars.
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the unsustainable nature of military healthcare costs.

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