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Lindsey Graham

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Lindsey Olin Graham is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Carolina since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Graham has been a prominent figure in national politics, known for his work on issues such as national security, foreign policy, and judicial appointments. He has played a key role in various legislative efforts and has been an outspoken advocate for military support to Ukraine in recent years.

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★ Featured Quote

August 15, 2026

The likelihood of an attack on our homeland is through the roof.

— Lindsey Graham

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  1. I have never been more proud of the president. I was very proud of JD Vance standing up for our country.2 sources2025newsweek.com
  2. I can’t die now. I still need to do the Russia sanctions, get Iran sorted out and do Israeli-Saudi normalization.2 sources2026foxnews.com
Aug 15, 2026

We're going to have hostages left behind American citizens.

cbsnews.com
Aug 12, 2026

We're in a very dangerous situation in Afghanistan.

cbsnews.com
Aug 12, 2026

You don't want to recognize a terrorist group who takes land by force.

cbsnews.com
Aug 12, 2026

This war has not ended. We've entered into a new deadly chapter.

cbsnews.com
Aug 12, 2026

The chance of another 9/11 just went through the roof.

cbsnews.com
Aug 12, 2026

We're leaving thousands of Afghan allies behind who fought bravely with us.

cbsnews.com
Aug 12, 2026

This is a catalyst-- catastra-- just a fair beyond my ability to describe it.

cbsnews.com
Aug 8, 2026

This legislation tells Russia’s customers that the United States of America will not sit by while they fund Putin’s assault.

theguardian.com
Aug 5, 2026

A cyber attack against the United States would be an act of war, and we shall respond in kind.

cbsnews.com
Aug 5, 2026

Michelle Childs is incredibly qualified. There's no affirmative action component if you pick her.

cbsnews.com
Aug 4, 2026

If you invade the Ukraine, you will destroy the ability of future presidents to treat you and Russia as normal.

cbsnews.com
Aug 4, 2026

I can't think of a better person for President Biden to consider for the Supreme Court than Michelle Childs.

cbsnews.com
Jul 31, 2026

We will talk about this in November during the election.

theatlantic.com
Jul 31, 2026

If you don’t want a photo ID, you are probably into cheating. There is no other reason to say you don’t have to have an ID.

theatlantic.com
Jul 28, 2026

Trump and Bibi [Netanyahu] are like Roosevelt and Churchill. They’re the right two guys to confront this evil.

theguardian.com
Jul 28, 2026

I almost cried. I mean, like, how long have we been pushing this? It’s here. I talked with Trump this morning. Holy Jack. It’s here. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done. He loves blowing stuff up.

theguardian.com
Jul 14, 2026

I can’t die now. I still need to do the Russia sanctions, get Iran sorted out and do Israeli-Saudi normalization.

foxnews.com
Jul 1, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham called allowing FISA to lapse 'playing with fire, particularly in the middle of the war with Iran.'

thebulwark.com
Jun 26, 2026

This legislation will keep Americans safe and end the cycle of catch and release once and for all.

scott.senate.gov
Jun 26, 2026

Momentum and support continues to grow for our legislation to not only protect, but provide recourse to the victims—many of whom are women and children—of nonconsensual, sexual deepfakes. The DEFIANCE Act gives these victims a voice, and I…

durbin.senate.gov
Jun 26, 2026

Totally support President Trump’s executive order that will allow alternative therapies to be approved by the FDA to treat mental health issues experienced by our veterans and others. This is a very good decision by President Trump…

whitehouse.gov
Jun 24, 2026

Any Democrat that shuts down FISA at a time of great peril for the United States is making a huge mistake.

cbsnews.com
Jun 22, 2026

Let’s try a diplomatic solution. I think it’s going to fail. What happens next?

motherjones.com

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