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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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May 11, 2024

To abandon Israel under these circumstances would be outrageous. It would be dangerous.

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May 11, 2024

Give Israel the bombs they need to end the war they can't afford to lose.

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May 11, 2024

This idea of withholding weapons to Israel is rewarding the tactics of Hamas to put civilians at risk.

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Apr 28, 2024

all the Trump trials are political and in the senator's words, selective prosecution.

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Apr 23, 2024

thank you very much. I would like to be recognized. Can you let me know when it is 40 minutes? Thank you. The PRESIDING OFFICER. You will be notified.

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Apr 23, 2024

so our colleagues are talking today about how they are going to vote, why they are going to vote. I think the support of history will judge what we do here today. Let me say one thing up front: There is no border security in this package…

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Apr 17, 2024

OK. So you can be impeached for lying under oath in a civil lawsuit, but apparently you can't be impeached for lying to Congress about how you do your job. So here is what I--I will give Senator Schumer the benefit of the doubt, Senator…

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Apr 17, 2024

Are you aware--here is the question: Are you aware of the fact that President Clinton was impeached? And one of the charges against him was lying under oath in a civil lawsuit. Are you aware of that?

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Apr 16, 2024

"Buy America" has been the law of the land since the 1930s. Past administrations including my predecessor, including some Democrats as well in the past, failed to buy American. Not anymore.

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Apr 16, 2024

"Buy America" has been the law of the land since the 1930s. Past administrations including my predecessor, including some Democrats as well in the past, failed to buy American. Not anymore.

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Apr 16, 2024

All I can say is count me out. Enough is enough.

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Apr 15, 2024

"Buy America" has been the law of the land since the 1930s. Past administrations including my predecessor, including some Democrats as well in the past, failed to buy American. Not anymore.

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Apr 9, 2024

If these numbers are not accurate cause we have capability to do it with half of that, I need to know right now.

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Apr 9, 2024

I totally agree, there are people on our side, Senator Collins will tell you, we hear from all the time.

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Apr 9, 2024

I think this committee ought to look at an OCO (Overseas Contingency Operations) account, if you believe the Navy is essential to deterring China.

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Apr 9, 2024

We're going to have one more ship than we have today in 2030.

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Apr 9, 2024

We need to invest in our shipbuilding.

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Apr 9, 2024

What I want the country to know is that we're on course to shrink the Navy as China is increasing the Navy.

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Apr 9, 2024

if we lose in Ukraine, pull the plug on Ukraine, we will send a signal of weakness.

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Apr 9, 2024

If these numbers are not accurate cause we have capability to do it with half of that, I need to know right now.

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Apr 9, 2024

Do you support the plan to get to 515 ships?

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Apr 9, 2024

if we lose in Ukraine, pull the plug on Ukraine, we will send a signal of weakness.

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Apr 9, 2024

We're going to have one more ship than we have today in 2030.

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