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Lindsey Graham: “Count me in for more spending on soft power. It does make sense. But it is by no means a substitute for having a robust…”

On the recordJune 7, 2021
Count me in for more spending on soft power. It does make sense. But it is by no means a substitute for having a robust military with a qualitative advantage over the enemies of this Nation and our allies.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Graham advocates for increased soft power spending while emphasizing military strength.

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