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On the recordSeptember 15, 2014
I'm a very robust Article 2 guy, but I think this is a pretty robust reading of the current AUMF.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham discusses his support for a strong interpretation of military authorization.

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