Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 17, 2009
I just think when you are at war and the people you have in your capture the commander-in-chief has determined through a rational process are part of the enemy force or may go back to the fight, that America is not a better place for letting them go.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham argues for preventive detention during wartime.

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