“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 1, 2011
I believe much of what he requested is justified. I believe it is in our national interest to do more to help build stable democracies and vibrant economies around the world.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina
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Editor's note · Context

Graham supports increased funding for USAID to promote democracy and economic stability globally.

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