Political Quotes

On the recordMay 10, 2004
As much as you and I dislike him, as mean a tyrant as he is and we know he'd kill us all tomorrow. I am so proud of you.
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the treatment of Saddam Hussein in the context of international law.

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