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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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Jun 5, 2013

we cannot conclude a truly ambitious trade agreement without the inclusion of strong and enforceable currency provisions.

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Jun 5, 2013

Keep going, President Obama, keep going, Obama administration, I like this program.

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Jun 3, 2013

All I would tell my colleagues, the military is truly a different world.

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Jun 3, 2013

I don't want everybody in the country to think that every allegation is of rape.

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Jun 3, 2013

The point is that court-martial panels are not jury of one's peers.

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Jun 3, 2013

Is there any such thing as a jury of one's peers in the military?

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Jun 3, 2013

Command climate doesn't do justice to what we are talking about. A crime is a crime.

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Jun 3, 2013

Very few of us have the authority to order somebody into battle.

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May 22, 2013

I do not see any other speakers. I yield the remainder of the time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time is yielded back. The question is on adoption of S. Res. 65, as amended.

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May 22, 2013

I thank Senator Cornyn and every person who spoke today and all the Senators who cosponsored this resolution. I thank Senator Reid for making the time available. Senator Menendez has been a terrific partner, the strongest voice one could…

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May 22, 2013

At this time, I yield 5 minutes to my good friend from Texas, a strong supporter of the United States-Israel relationship, Senator Cornyn. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The senior Senator from Texas.

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May 22, 2013

At this time, I yield 2 minutes to my friend from Mississippi, Senator Wicker, who is a member of the Armed Services Committee. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Mississippi.

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May 22, 2013

We will do this by age. Senator McCain is recognized for 5 minutes. That is not quite a minute a decade, but that will get us going. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The senior Senator from Arizona is recognized. Mr. McCAIN. I thank the Chair, and I…

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May 22, 2013

I thank the Senator for a terrific speech. I would ask whether Senator Menendez minds if Senator McCain speaks.

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May 22, 2013

I thank the Senator from North Dakota. Now I wish to recognize Senator Ayotte for 4 minutes. We have got a lot of speakers here to talk about S. Res. 65. She has been there at every step of the way.

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May 22, 2013

I wish to thank Senator McCain for his voice on this topic and any other topic that keeps America safe. I also thank Senator Menendez, without whom there would be no resolution. Senator Reid is not here, but I thank him for making the time…

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May 22, 2013

how much time remains? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has 2 minutes remaining.

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May 22, 2013

at this time I wish to recognize a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, one of the strongest voices on national security in the body, a new member but someone who understands the world and is a tremendous supporter of the United…

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May 22, 2013

this is a debate where it does not matter who is speaking, Republican or Democrat, because we are speaking with one voice. That very seldom happens in American politics today, unfortunately. There will be 50 minutes divided, but really…

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May 22, 2013

that is my resolution with Senator Menendez. I do not mind yielding a couple of minutes to the Senator to make his points. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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May 16, 2013

Just to conclude, I wish to thank both of my colleagues. They have been great partners on this issue and many others. We have tried to be good partners with the Federal Government. We are proud of the Savannah River site and all that has…

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May 16, 2013

I thank Senator Chambliss. I believe Senator Reed wishes to be recognized for a request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island.

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May 16, 2013

I can't thank Senator Isakson enough. Senator Scott has been with us at every step. But I want to let everybody in Georgia know that when it comes to the Savannah River site, we have worked as a team for years, and I just can't thank the…

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May 16, 2013

This is about Dr. Ernie Moniz's appointment to be Secretary of Energy. I put a hold on Dr. Moniz. It has nothing to do with him. He is a wonderful fellow. He is an MIT professor. He has been amply associated with the Department of Energy…

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May 16, 2013

I ask unanimous consent to engage in a colloquy with my colleagues from Georgia. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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