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On the recordApril 22, 2013
My belief is that there is nothing more basic to being Commander in Chief than being able to order people into battle.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the fundamental role of the Commander in Chief in military decisions.

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