Political Quotes

On the recordJune 30, 2010
My fear is that if we criminalize this war, we're going to get Americans killed for no higher purpose.
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham expresses concern about the implications of criminalizing warfare.

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