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Lindsey Graham: As POTUS, I'd Use Military to Force Congress into Compliance

Lindsey Graham: As POTUS, I'd Use Military to Force Congress into Compliance
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CONCORD, N.H. -- BenSwann.com reported Wednesday on a recent speech from U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), during which he said he would "literally use the military to keep [Congress]" in session to deal with non-compliance on defense spending. Graham was speaking to the Concord City Republican Committee, a stump speech ahead of a potential 2016 presidential run.

“…and here is the first thing I would do if I were President of the United States, I wouldn’t let Congress leave town until we fix this. I would literally use the military to keep them in if I had to.”U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

The article, written by Ron Noyes, also includes a response from Graham's U.S. Senate primary opponent:

“If Graham is not being serious he should choose his words with more thought. If he is being serious those actions would be a threat to the republic,” Noyes said.

Read the full article here.

Shawn M Griffiths

Election Reform Editor for IVN.us since 2012. Studied history and philosophy at University of North Texas. Covers political and election reform efforts nationwide with deep expertise on the reform movement. Based in San Diego, CA.

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