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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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Mar 2, 2015

I think any signal that we send that we're less interested in the Asia-Pacific, on the security side, than we currently are would be an invitation for change in the region and that China would be interested in pursuing.

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Mar 2, 2015

It would be hard to pivot to Asia under sequestration.

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Mar 2, 2015

So, it would be seen as weakening our position in Asia, right?

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Mar 2, 2015

So, in your backyard, you've got dangerous, provocative, unstable, with nukes in North Korea, right?

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Mar 2, 2015

What will you do if servicemembers experience problems again during the peak moving season?

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Mar 2, 2015

I support the Department of Transportation and the Maritime Administration's efforts to create a National Maritime Strategy to reverse this trend and grow the U.S.-flag fleet.

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Mar 2, 2015

Do you have the option to terminate and rebid the contract?

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Mar 2, 2015

Senator Graham. General Selva, you recently decided to continue with the GPC contractor despite significant problems with the program to date.

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Mar 2, 2015

I think it grows, but also I think if we do not stop them, there will be destabilization in the region as well.

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Mar 2, 2015

I want to tell the Marine Corps and the Navy better days are coming to the families.

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Mar 2, 2015

They would have died in protecting our national interests is clear.

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Mar 2, 2015

ISIL represents a threat to us, not just the region.

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Mar 2, 2015

If we do not stop ISIL sooner rather than later, the likelihood of another attack against this country grows.

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Mar 2, 2015

Anyone who thinks that defeating or destroying ISIL is their problem, not ours, is making a huge mistake.

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Mar 2, 2015

The only commitment I will make as a Senator from South Carolina is that if you go back, you go back to win.

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Mar 2, 2015

Do you agree with me that if we take ISIL on, that we must win?

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Mar 2, 2015

We are not going to leave you hanging.

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Mar 2, 2015

I just hope we don't give them more cash, because I think they are wreaking havoc as it is.

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Mar 2, 2015

I want to destroy both enemies of the region, Assad as well as ISIL.

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Mar 2, 2015

Have you been told by Arab allies that anything you give the Iranians on the nuclear front, we are going to want the same thing or more?

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Mar 2, 2015

So, the Prime Minister's warning in that regard today is probably well-heeded?

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Mar 2, 2015

The Iranians with a nuclear weapon would be the most significant national security threat that Israel faces and the United States would face.

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Feb 26, 2015

Today I rise to bring attention to rural hospitals and the important service they provide to communities across north Florida. Last week I had the honor of touring Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, Florida. I was so inspired by the…

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Feb 26, 2015

I want the Democrats tonight to help Speaker Boehner not shut down DHS in about five hours, then I hope my colleagues in the House will abandon this desire to shut down DHS as a way to repeal the executive order. I don't think it's going…

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