Lindsey Graham

This account represents ways to engage the world without the use of military force.

Do you agree with me that what you see with ISIL, its presence in Iraq and Syria and now Libya and throughout the entire region, is a predictable result or outcome of our decision not to leave troops behind in Iraq.

I think Hezbollah has been a destructive element in Lebanon and a constant thorn in the side of Israel.

Do you agree with me that no Arab army is going in on the ground in Syria just to fight ISIL. They want Assad replaced.

I appreciate the honor of chairing the subcommittee, but my partner, Senator Leahy, we will continue to do what we have been doing since I have been here, and that is work together for the common good.

The developing world needs America now more than ever.

Do you agree with me that Iran is trying to destabilize Bahrain?

The only reason we would not have a counterterrorism force in Afghanistan is because we decided not to ourselves.

The Afghan people that I talk to... overwhelmingly, the Afghans support the coalition and want to continue to have that continued support

We would be nuts to not have a counterterrorism force inside of Afghanistan.

Winning would have a stable Afghanistan, a stable government, would have a professionalized army and police that provided governance for the people of Afghanistan

If we hold Kandahar, there's no way they come back.

I have enormous respect for the Speaker. This would be one appearance I think we would all support.

Do you agree with me that the Afghans want us to stay?

Let's end this discussion with the idea that the Afghan people, through their government, want us to stay.

What does it matter that young girls are going to school in Afghanistan? It matters a lot, because you just can't kill all the terrorists, but if you can allow young women and young people to see a better future, they're going to be more…

Do you agree with me that this part of the world is a dangerous part of the world, and the counterterrorism platform that we enjoy today in Afghanistan is tremendously beneficial to protecting the Homeland?

We can keep their army intact, they'll do the fighting, and we won't have to. We'll do the supporting.

You cannot get there without nuclear.

I do appreciate the President's budget this year. It is better than last.

The bottom line is that our nuclear deterrent would be compromised.

The goal is to take that off the market forever and turn it into commercial grade fuel here.

We have had a funding problem. I want to reduce costs.

I am not so sure that is a message we want to send any potential enemy of the country.

I think you are doing a very good job.