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On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
Earmarking is a very parochial endeavor that does not allow you to look beyond your local interest.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina
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Editor's note · Context

Graham discusses the limitations of earmarking in addressing broader infrastructure needs.

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