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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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Jan 20, 2016

Is ISIL an imminent threat to the United States?

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Jan 20, 2016

From a national security point of view, we should be able to independently operate against ISIL in Afghanistan.

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Jan 20, 2016

I think that makes perfect sense. If I am in the Army, I do not want to tell the enemy, after 3 years, we are going to have to stop and start all over again.

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Jan 20, 2016

Do we need people on the ground in Libya?

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Jan 20, 2016

I just want the American people to know that we are not going to let Iraq happen in Afghanistan.

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Jan 20, 2016

I just want to say for the record to the President, you ignored sound military advice when it came to Iraq to keep a residual force.

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Jan 20, 2016

Would it be an encouraging sign to Russia that we are less committed to Europe?

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Jan 20, 2016

I can't thank you enough. That's about as direct testimony as ever heard from this Committee.

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Jan 20, 2016

Does the buildup of ISIL and other related al Qaeda-type groups present a threat to our European allies?

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Jan 20, 2016

I just want to put Afghanistan in perspective.

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Jan 20, 2016

I want to applaud the administration for allowing our military to go after ISIL as if they were al Qaeda.

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Jan 20, 2016

I hope there is bipartisanship for this approach.

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Jan 20, 2016

His military record I think stands as one of the greatest in recent memory.

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Jan 20, 2016

I think that is an absolutely reasonable request. Do you agree that it would be good, if Congress would do it?

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Jan 20, 2016

I think my preference would be not to have a limitation.

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Jan 12, 2016

Today I rise in advance of Martin Luther King Day to recognize Dr. King and the advocates of peace, equality, and social justice who continue his work today. Dr. King spoke of a dream: that his children would grow up in a world where they…

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Jan 8, 2016

Today I rise to recognize the Second Congressional District's Farm Families of the Year. Each year, the Florida Farm Bureau recognizes families across north Florida for their commitment to farming and our community. These families work…

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Dec 18, 2015

today I wish to honor Ms. Cheryl S. Cromwell who will retire on January 3, 2016, after over 42 years of service to our Nation and the United States Air Force as a civilian airman. Ms. Cromwell began her civil service career in 1973 as a…

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Dec 14, 2015

As commander-in-chief, I will do everything in my power to make sure that he can win. As president, we will win.

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Dec 14, 2015

We're at war folks, they're not trying to steal your car, they're trying to kill us all.

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Dec 14, 2015

I will support the Republican nominee, whoever he or she may be.

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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

Congresswoman Lee, I really appreciate you inviting me and allowing me the opportunity to speak tonight on this very important subject. I am incredibly grateful for the work you are doing to highlight this issue and end poverty in America…

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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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