“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.”

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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
The Department estimates that the additional net cost to support and protect families in the CENTCOM AOR will be approximately $6 million per year.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina
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Editor's note · Context

Senator Graham inquires about the financial implications of supporting families in the CENTCOM area.

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