Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 14, 2012
If this is not a wake-up call for the Congress, what would be?
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the urgency for Congress to act on national security funding.

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