“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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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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Mar 14, 2011

It would do enormous damage to the Afghan Government potentially, is that correct?

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Mar 14, 2011

From your point of view, it would be a national security expenditure.

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Mar 14, 2011

I certainly believe you can win, and winning is probably a hard concept to define, but not for me.

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Mar 14, 2011

It is my belief, General and Madame Secretary, if the Taliban believed that the American military forces... would be around for awhile providing American air power and support, it would be a demoralizing event.

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Mar 14, 2011

I totally understand that. But the position that Mr. Zoellick was about to take is, I think, shared by many.

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Mar 9, 2011

I appreciate that you have established an investigation that encompasses the organizations that could contribute to this.

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Mar 9, 2011

I just hope that we will be a little more protective of our American soil than to talk about bringing them home.

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Mar 9, 2011

I am very concerned that your budget has $130 million out of $8.1 billion.

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Mar 9, 2011

This war is going to affect our country, and it is as important as any war we're fighting, anywhere.

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Mar 9, 2011

We have a pittance compared to what we need.

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Mar 9, 2011

I think that it is the right place for these people to be held.

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Mar 8, 2011

I think border security is more important than ever because the violence has increased.

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