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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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Feb 14, 2011

It does. It matters a lot, because that's the place where the attacks of September 11 were planned; is that correct?

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Feb 14, 2011

Would you agree with me that if we had such an enduring relationship, it would be a signal to Iran that needs to be sent?

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Feb 14, 2011

Would you agree that it violates the War Crimes Act and the Detainee Treatment Act that are now U.S. law?

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Feb 14, 2011

We are a Nation without a jail, and that is not good for us.

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Feb 14, 2011

The safety of our Air Force members and their families is our number one priority.

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Feb 14, 2011

That takes us to missile defense and to suppress the Iranian nuclear threat could require some pretty sophisticated military capability.

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Feb 14, 2011

I think I would echo Secretary Panetta when he was asked a question about this, and he said we are close to being able to strategically defeat al Qaeda.

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Feb 14, 2011

Do you think it is logical for this country to assume in the future that we are not going to have to use the Army in some kind of role in the future operations in the war on terror?

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Feb 14, 2011

I just want the country to understand that this is not the Petraeus strategy any longer.

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Feb 14, 2011

it is critical to have a logistics infrastructure capable of moving DOD's vehicles and assets to and from their reset and storage facilities.

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Feb 14, 2011

I couldn't agree with you more. I don't think, quite frankly, we are going to be able to sustain our efforts in Afghanistan until we deal with the safe havens.

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Feb 14, 2011

Would you at least consider that request?

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