Lindsey Graham: “I don't understand reducing soft power by 29 percent, but we'll work…”

On the recordJune 12, 2017

I don't understand reducing soft power by 29 percent, but we'll work through this, Mr. Secretary.

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Graham questions the reduction of soft power funding despite global threats.

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Lindsey Graham: “I don't understand reducing soft power by 29 percent, but we'll work through this, Mr. Secretary.”