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On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
I agree with that, Senator, particularly in the case of aviation, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and probably special operations capabilities.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Graham discusses the importance of American military capabilities in the fight against ISIL.

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