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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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Apr 12, 2011

If shipping is going to change and we are going to meet President Obama's goal of doubling exports in 5 years, which is a great goal, we better have the infrastructure to make that a reality.

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Mar 30, 2011

I believe he's an international terrorist and an unlawful enemy combatant.

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Mar 30, 2011

I'm hopeful, and pray, that Qadhafi does leave.

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Mar 30, 2011

The truth is that there's just no real evidence that the people of Libya--the body of the people of Libya really want to embrace al Qaeda, that I've seen.

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Mar 30, 2011

I think you're on solid legal ground with the War Powers Act.

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Mar 30, 2011

I think that if he survives and somehow wiggles out from under the pressure that he's under right now, there is no question in my mind, first, that he will take terrible revenge on the people of Libya and anybody who has dared to oppose…

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Mar 29, 2011

Am I correct in my understanding that FDA does not consider the cost of a drug during its approval process?

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Mar 29, 2011

It is huge. I mean you are literally taking weapons grade plutonium off the market and doing something constructive with it.

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Mar 29, 2011

I thought you might agree with me there. And you have looked at this budget from a perspective that the Nation is deeply in debt?

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Mar 29, 2011

I think presentment and Miranda warnings need to be looked at anew in light of the domestic--in light of homegrown terrorism.

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Mar 29, 2011

You are literally taking a sword and turning it into a plowshare.

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Mar 29, 2011

Is it fair to say that we need to get our laws in shape to deal with a new threat?

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Mar 29, 2011

Well, do you think Congress should be involved in helping create a solution to this problem?

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Mar 29, 2011

To me, the battlefield is here at home.

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Mar 29, 2011

Is it fair to say that homegrown terrorism is on the rise?

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Mar 28, 2011

If any one group suffers, all of us suffer.

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Mar 28, 2011

This is a good case study of what is too far.

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Mar 28, 2011

I will try to do my part as a Republican to let my party and anyone listening know that I totally get it when it comes to freedom of religion.

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Mar 28, 2011

I will stand with you to practice your faith and be an integral part of this country.

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Mar 28, 2011

There are just lines you cannot cross.

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Mar 28, 2011

I wish the Obama administration would be more forceful in their approach to fighting homegrown terrorism because I think that is a weakness.

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Mar 28, 2011

I think the Obama administration, quite frankly, needs to change some of its policies when it comes to fighting terrorism here at home.

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Mar 28, 2011

Quite frankly, Mr. Perez, I think, as former Attorney General Mukasey said, that this is a stretch of the concept.

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Mar 28, 2011

What does it mean to practice religion in America? Well, it means that I have to stand up for your right to pursue your religion because if I do not stand up for your right, you will not stand up for mine.

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Mar 28, 2011

Anytime you have an example in America where somebody is being abused because of their faith, I think all of us should join in and push back.

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