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On the recordJune 21, 2015
In the worst of tragedies, we have seen the best of South Carolina. Today, I am urging that the Confederate battle flag be removed from state house grounds to an appropriate location.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Senator Lindsey Graham calls for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from the state house grounds.

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