Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 23, 2015
I think they are wreaking havoc. I think they destabilized the Yemeni government, which was helpful in counterterrorism actions against al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham describes Iran's negative influence in the Middle East, particularly in Yemen.

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