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On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
I just envision more drones, fewer manned aircraft when it comes to surveillance, because the cost of losing a pilot in a war is a lot different than it is losing a drone.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham advocates for increased use of drones over manned aircraft for surveillance.

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