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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 16, 2023

If the Department of Defense does not provide the ICC with the evidence necessary to prosecute Russians, we are sending yet another signal that we are all talk when it comes to bad actors.

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May 16, 2023

100 U.S. Senators recommended to you that we declare Russia a state-sponsor of terrorism to deter people like China from giving them weapons.

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May 16, 2023

This idea that we have a strong China policy is a bunch of crap. It is not the budget that will deter China. It is our will to take on people like China.

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May 16, 2023

This world organization that doesn't exist--maybe it will, but if you don't do something about the China part of it, you'll never quite get this right.

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May 15, 2023

This world organization that doesn't exist... if you don't do something about the China part of it, you'll never quite get this right.

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May 15, 2023

I think you're on the right track.

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May 15, 2023

We are not doing what we need to be doing to let China know we are serious about playing in their backyard.

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May 15, 2023

For the past 20 years, the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs subcommittee has closely followed the rise of China and authored and included in its annual appropriations bills numerous provisions that seek to mitigate or…

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May 15, 2023

If you are really worried about China giving weapons to Russia, why do not you get 100 U.S. Senators to pass a law telling China if you give them one bullet, we are going to sanction the hell out of you?

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May 15, 2023

if we fold in Ukraine and let Putin have his way, China is more likely to invade Taiwan.

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May 15, 2023

If the Department of Defense does not provide the ICC with the evidence necessary to prosecute Russians, we are sending yet another signal that we are all talk when it comes to bad actors.

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May 15, 2023

100 U.S. Senators recommended to you that we declare Russia a state-sponsor of terrorism to deter people like China from giving them weapons.

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May 15, 2023

Do you believe our disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan embolden our enemies?

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May 15, 2023

So this idea that we have a strong China policy is a bunch of crap. It is not the budget that will deter China. It is our will to take on people like China.

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May 15, 2023

If you could actually be taken out of business?

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May 11, 2023

Listen. I've been a judge advocate most of my adult life and we've written this law in a way to make sure it applies to foreign nationals, Russians, involved in war crimes in Ukraine to help hold Putin accountable.

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May 11, 2023

I think the outcome of Ukraine is critical to much broader issues than just Ukraine.

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May 11, 2023

If he's allowed to succeed in that, China will learn certain lessons.

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May 11, 2023

the 180-day deadline for that plan is fast approaching--June 21 will be 180 days since the President signed the NDAA on December 23.

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May 11, 2023

the 180-day deadline for that plan is fast approaching--June 21 will be 180 days since the President signed the NDAA on December 23.

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May 11, 2023

If he's allowed to succeed in that, China will learn certain lessons.

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May 11, 2023

This budget puts you below inflation. So the committee's task is to reject all of this stuff and come up with a number that keeps us safe.

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May 11, 2023

This budget puts you below inflation. So the committee's task is to reject all of this stuff and come up with a number that keeps us safe.

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May 11, 2023

Listen. I've been a judge advocate most of my adult life and we've written this law in a way to make sure it applies to foreign nationals, Russians, involved in war crimes in Ukraine to help hold Putin accountable.

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