Do you support sending defensive weapons to the Ukrainian people to defend themselves against this aggression?
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.
Do you agree with me that the Houthis couldn't last 15 minutes without Iranian support?
Do you agree with me that when Russia says there are no Russian weapons or troops in the Ukraine that they are lying?
I hope the Congress will do its part by ending the embargo, which has failed to achieve any of its objectives.
Do you agree with me that the Russian dismemberment of Ukraine has trampled the Budapest Memorandum?
What we are seeing in Ukraine is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Russia's influence in the region.
I think they are wreaking havoc. I think they destabilized the Yemeni government, which was helpful in counterterrorism actions against al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.
As to Syria, do you agree with me ISIL is not being checked in a meaningful way inside Syria?
Whatever mythical Arab army we can create to go into Syria, they are going to require the replacement of Assad as the price of admission.
Have you ever thought of the following, going to the Iranians and say we will cease negotiations about your nuclear ambitions until you stop wreaking havoc on the region.
This account represents ways to engage the world without the use of military force.
The Arabs in the region will not tolerate a nuclear deal with Iran that in their minds would give the Iranians a nuclear advantage over the Sunni Arab countries.
I think Hezbollah has been a destructive element in Lebanon and a constant thorn in the side of Israel.
I think they are propping up Assad, who is one of the great mass murderers of the 21st century.
I worry deeply about the effects of sequestration, Mr. Secretary, on this account.
I think as a last resort, the United States now needs to stand up the Ukrainian army to a degree that significantly changes the military calculation inside Russia.
Do you agree with me that the government in Yemen collapsed because of the Iranians' willingness to support the Houthis?
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.
Would you agree with me that any strategy regarding Syria has to have an Assad component?
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 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.





