Lindsey Graham: “If you'll serve 22 years, you can maybe retire at 50.”

On the recordMarch 24, 2009

If you'll serve 22 years, you can maybe retire at 50.

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Republican · South Carolina

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Suggesting a retirement plan that allows earlier retirement for long-serving military personnel.

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