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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 19, 2009

The families are, in many ways, the unsung heroes of this war.

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May 19, 2009

We--as a Nation--owe it to our military children to provide the best possible environment for them to grow and thrive.

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May 19, 2009

We have to somehow get ahead of this. I don't know if we can maintain 12 percent forever.

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May 19, 2009

In the current system, it would be almost impossible. But somebody has to get a grip on this.

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May 19, 2009

Okay. How are we going to make that up?

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May 19, 2009

If we are going to err, it is my view that I would rather have more soldiers than you need than not enough.

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May 19, 2009

I have to go to another hearing, but I will be back, Mr. Chairman.

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May 19, 2009

Yes, they are two different events. I totally agree with that, but it is coming out of one basic pocket here, and that pocket is not large enough, in my opinion, to meet all the needs of the Active-Duty Forces.

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May 19, 2009

We are trying to get more providers.

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May 19, 2009

One of the joys of being in the Senate is serving on this subcommittee.

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May 19, 2009

Our subcommittee has increased military pay 35 percent since 2000.

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May 19, 2009

What do we know about the effect of these years on children as they grow into adolescence?

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May 19, 2009

Last year, Senator Nelson and I proposed a legislative solution to this. Do we need to propose legislation again this year?

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May 19, 2009

Before we ask for more money, we have to find savings first.

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May 19, 2009

Has there been any thought of expanding the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences?

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May 19, 2009

We are going to try to come up with a new program to home grow some mental health professionals.

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May 19, 2009

We as a Nation need to be ready to handle these issues because if we don't stay out in front of them, we won't be able to react fast enough.

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May 19, 2009

What can DOD do to do a better job of coordinating these services?

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May 19, 2009

What are the characteristics of command support and military environment that cause some families to succeed and others to struggle?

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May 19, 2009

Is there anything more we could do to help any of the Services to give you the flexibility and money you need to retain key people?

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May 19, 2009

I agree with the access problem, but personally, I think in a bigger picture, at sometime we are going to have to deal with the number of entitlements for health care.

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May 19, 2009

what do we need to do to support families and help them work through problems and hopefully become stronger as a result?

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May 19, 2009

What are OSD and the Services doing to provide assistance to local school districts in areas heavily impacted by the presence of military family members?

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May 19, 2009

Why don't military families have the same opportunity?

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