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Lindsey Graham

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Lindsey Olin Graham is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Carolina since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Graham has been a prominent figure in national politics, known for his work on issues such as national security, foreign policy, and judicial appointments. He has played a key role in various legislative efforts and has been an outspoken advocate for military support to Ukraine in recent years.

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Dec 13, 2015

Do you know how you make America great again? Tell Donald Trump to go to hell.

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Dec 9, 2015

I would like to congratulate Tallahassee's Bethel AME Church on their 150th anniversary. Bethel was founded in 1865 when a group of courageous Christians walked out of their segregated church. They were led by the Reverend Robert Meacham…

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Dec 3, 2015

I want to thank my friend from Vermont with whom I have worked for years to help improve the lives of small farmers in Africa and elsewhere. The situation facing coffee farmers in the Eastern Congo should concern all Senators, as there is…

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Dec 2, 2015

Today I rise to honor Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy Jerrod Rigdon, whose heroic actions saved the life of a Florida State University student in my district. When Deputy Rigdon arrived at the crash scene on the morning of October 31…

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Nov 4, 2015

Did you know it is Manatee Awareness Month? Every November, we celebrate these beautiful, gentle creatures. How lucky we are that Florida is one of the few places in the world where you can see them. To raise awareness, I would like to…

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Oct 28, 2015

Today I rise to recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and all the men and women working to raise awareness in north Florida. About one in eight U.S. women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer over the course of her…

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Oct 27, 2015

Without the sacrifice of the veteran, all of our hopes and dreams are at risk.

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Oct 27, 2015

The threat to our homeland... has never been greater than it is today.

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Oct 27, 2015

The number one role of the federal government's to defend this nation.

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Oct 21, 2015

Where the hell were you on the night of the Benghazi attack?

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Sep 17, 2015

This week, we are celebrating a very special birthday; the United States Air Force is turning 68. The anniversary is especially important to me because of the men and women I represent at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City. Since my…

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Sep 1, 2015

If Donald Trump were nominated he would hold his nose and vote for Donald Trump.

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Aug 2, 2015

I'm fluent in Clinton's speak, do you want me to translate, Jack? When he says Bill says, 'I didn't have sex with that woman'. He did. When she says, 'I'll tell you about Bill in the pipeline when I got to be president. I mean, she won't.'…

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Jul 29, 2015

This past Sunday marked the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This historic piece of legislation prohibits discrimination against those with disabilities, giving them greater access and protections; but the ADA does…

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Jul 28, 2015

I think the ayatollah will eventually acquire a nuclear weapon unless somebody stops him.

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Jul 28, 2015

I know the man. I know what he wants. And if you don't know that, this is not a good deal.

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Jul 28, 2015

Every political party in Israel is opposed to this deal.

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Jul 20, 2015

Donald Trump continues to show hourly that he is ill prepared to be commander in-chief.

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Jul 19, 2015

To anybody who suggests that John and his fellow POWs are somehow lacking in the title of being called American hero, you shouldn't be our commander-in-chief because you don't know our military.

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Jul 13, 2015

They are going to put in it their war machine. This is a death sentence for the state of Israel if this does not change.

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Jul 12, 2015

What I think he is doing is being a demagogue. I think he is uninformed about the situation regarding the illegal immigrant population. I think he has hijacked the debate. I think he is a wrecking ball for the future of the Republican…

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