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Lindsey Graham: Thank you very much. This gives phony and cynical a bad name. They wouldn't let you do this in professional wrestling.…

On the recordAugust 6, 2022
Thank you very much. This gives phony and cynical a bad name. They wouldn't let you do this in professional wrestling. If you think people are this dumb, you are going to be sadly mistaken. What she is doing is trying to strike the provisions that she just voted against, but it requires 60 votes. So she can vote for repealing a gas tax she just voted against so she will look good for the voters. If you really wanted to repeal the gas tax, the new one indexed for inflation, you should have voted for my amendment. What you are doing is deceitful, dishonest, and we are going to call you out. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Senators are reminded to address each other through the Chair and in the third person.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina
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Aug 6, 2022

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