Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
If a State is not prosecuting crimes against people based on their sex, their race, whatever reason, then it is proper for the Federal Government to come in and provide justice.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Graham argues for federal intervention when states fail to prosecute crimes.

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