Political Quotes

On the recordMay 12, 2009
What if it were your son or daughter that was killed by one of these guys? How would you feel about it?
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham questions the implications of releasing Guantanamo prisoners.

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