The likelihood of Iraq becoming a successful, stable state is dramatically improved.
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.
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.
It is time for the citizen soldier to be sitting at the table, not just for political reasons, but for substantive reasons.
Do you agree with me the only thing older than the Marine Corps when it comes to defending America is the citizen soldier?
I think you need to be in the room with some weight behind you, not just an invitation.
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.
I urge and will have other Senators urge you to find a solution to this problem within 30 days.
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.
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.





