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Nancy Mace: “Saying national security isn’t your thing is like applying to be a lifeguard and saying water isn’t your thing.”

On the recordAugust 23, 2026
Saying national security isn’t your thing is like applying to be a lifeguard and saying water isn’t your thing.
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Nancy Mace
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Critiquing Sen. Graham's lack of knowledge on national security.

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