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On the recordJanuary 4, 2017
We got a chance as a Nation to lay down a marker for all would-be adversaries. Do you agree with that?
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham advocates for a strong national stance against adversaries.

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