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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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Nov 14, 2011

The likelihood of Iraq becoming a successful, stable state is dramatically improved.

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Nov 9, 2011

the citizen soldier's time has come. You are going to get a seat at the table, General McKinley, if I have anything to say about it.

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Nov 9, 2011

Well, I think they are wrong a lot, but I think they are right on this.

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Nov 9, 2011

It is time for the citizen soldier to be sitting at the table, not just for political reasons, but for substantive reasons.

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Nov 9, 2011

Do you agree with me the only thing older than the Marine Corps when it comes to defending America is the citizen soldier?

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Nov 9, 2011

I think you need to be in the room with some weight behind you, not just an invitation.

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Nov 7, 2011

It would be a national disgrace to allow this guy to escape justice.

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Nov 7, 2011

I have come to conclude--and I may not be the best vote counter in the world--that we are not going to close Gitmo anytime soon.

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Nov 7, 2011

I urge and will have other Senators urge you to find a solution to this problem within 30 days.

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Nov 7, 2011

We have an election that is coming up in 2012, in November 2012. We will be pressing for the closure of the facility between now and then.

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Nov 7, 2011

I just beg and plead with this administration to create an option that is viable, and the only viable option is to use Guantanamo Bay.

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