Political Quotes

On the recordApril 12, 2011
I would like to recommend to this subcommittee this would be a good use of our time to look as a Nation what does it mean for these ships to come through the Panama Canal.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the need for a national study on port deepening.

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