Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
We were one perceived slight or insult away from these guys shooting each other, and we need to have a follow-on force to keep tensions low.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the need for a residual U.S. force to maintain peace in Iraq.

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