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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August 15, 2026
The likelihood of an attack on our homeland is through the roof.
— Lindsey Graham
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by number of sources- I am proud to join Senator Sessions and other colleagues in launching an initiative to increase Americans' access to college education. Today, we are introducing the Collegiate Learning and Student Savings Act. This bill would extend tax-free treatment to all state sponsored prepaid tuition plans and state savings plans in the year 2000. This legislation would also give prepaid tuition plans established by private colleges and universities tax-deferred treatment in 2000, and tax-exempt status by 2004. Prepaid college tuition and savings programs have flourished at the state level in the face of spiraling college costs. According to the College Board, between 1980 and 1997, tuition at public colleges increased by 107 percent, while the median income increased just 12 percent. The cause of this dramatic increase in tuition is the subject of significant debate. But whether these increases are attributable to increased costs to the universities, reductions in state funding for public universities, or the increased value of a college degree, the fact remains that financing a college education has become increasingly difficult.3 sources1999govinfo.gov
- I am extremely pleased to join my colleague Senator Kohl in introducing the Child Care Infrastructure Act of 2001. This measure will make child care more accessible and affordable to the many millions of Americans who find it not only important, but necessary, to work. This legislation grants tax credits to employers who assist their employees with child care expenses, either by providing child care on-site, reimbursing employees for the cost of child care, or establishing a referral service to help employees locate a child care provider. An employer is eligible for an income tax credit equal to 25 percent of its child care expenses. Expenses eligible for the credit include: The cost of acquiring, constructing, rehabilitating or expanding employer property used to provide employees with child care; the cost of operating an employer child care facility; costs incurred under a contract with a qualified child care facility to provide child care services to employees; and to reimburse employees for the cost of child care. Employers may also be eligible for a separate credit equal to 10 percent of child care resource and referral expenses. The bill establishes an overall limit on the amount of child care credits an employer can qualify to receive. That limit is $150,000 per year. Why is this legislation important? First, the workplace has changed over the years. In 1947, one in four mothers with children between the ages of 6 and 17 were in the labor force.…3 sources2001govinfo.gov
- today I join my colleague Senator Chafee in support of the Historic Homeownership Assistance Act. This bill would spur growth and preservation of historic neighborhoods across the country by providing a limited tax credit for qualified rehabilitation expenditures to historic homes. An understanding of the history of the United States serves as one of the cornerstones supporting this great nation. We find American history reflected not only in books, films, and stories, but also in physical structures, including schools, churches, county courthouses, mills, factories, and personal residences. The bill that Senator Chafee and I are cosponsoring focuses on the preservation of historic residences. The bill will assist Americans who want to safeguard, maintain, and reside in these homes which chronicle America's past. The Historic Homeownership Assistance Act will stimulate rehabilitation of historic homes while contributing to the revitalization of urban communities. The Federal tax credit provided in the legislation is modeled after the existing Federal commercial historic rehabilitation tax credit. Since 1981, this commercial tax credit has facilitated the preservation of many historic structures across this great land. For example in the last two decades, in my home State of Florida, $238 million in private capital was invested in over 325 historic rehabilitation projects.3 sources1997govinfo.gov
- The worst possible outcome for the world is for the Iranian nuclear program to survive after all this.2 sources2025cbsnews.com
- I expect in the coming days, you will see weapons flowing at a record level to help Ukraine defend themselves.2 sources2025cbsnews.com
- 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 12, 2026
This is a catalyst-- catastra-- just a fair beyond my ability to describe it.
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.
Aug 5, 2026
Michelle Childs is incredibly qualified. There's no affirmative action component if you pick her.
Aug 5, 2026
A cyber attack against the United States would be an act of war, and we shall respond in kind.
Aug 4, 2026
I can't think of a better person for President Biden to consider for the Supreme Court than Michelle Childs.
Aug 4, 2026
If you invade the Ukraine, you will destroy the ability of future presidents to treat you and Russia as normal.
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.
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.
Jul 28, 2026
Trump and Bibi [Netanyahu] are like Roosevelt and Churchill. They’re the right two guys to confront this evil.
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.
Jul 1, 2026
Sen. Lindsey Graham called allowing FISA to lapse 'playing with fire, particularly in the middle of the war with Iran.'
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…
Jun 26, 2026
This legislation will keep Americans safe and end the cycle of catch and release once and for all.
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…
Jun 24, 2026
any Democrat that shuts down FISA at a time of great peril for the United States is making a huge mistake.
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