“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”

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On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
Can you imagine any scenario where we can save Social Security from impending massive cuts, 30 percent in 2037 or maybe more, or any entitlement program without adjusting the age for eligibility?
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina
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Graham questions the feasibility of saving Social Security without raising the eligibility age.

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