Quote by Lindsey Graham

What's going on in the Senate is kind of a politics of escalation. We're getting sort of like the Mideast: pay back everybody when you're in charge.

What's going on in the Senate is kind of a politics of escal

Summary

This quote suggests that the political climate in the Senate is characterized by a constant cycle of revenge and retaliation. It draws a parallel with the Middle East, where various factions settle scores when in positions of power. As such, it implies that the Senate has become a battleground where rival political parties seek revenge and payback against each other for past actions, instead of focusing on productive governance. The quote highlights the increasingly divisive and contentious nature of politics in the Senate.

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By Lindsey Graham

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