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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 7, 2009

Under the Law of Armed Conflict, do you agree with the following statement, that if a person is detained who is properly identified through accepted legal procedures under the Law of Armed Conflict as a part of the enemy force, there is no…

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May 7, 2009

I think and believe, based on what I know about you so far, that you are broad-minded enough to understand that America is bigger than the Bronx, is bigger than South Carolina.

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May 7, 2009

But quite frankly, my friend, I think you've done a lot for America and the Hispanic community. My hat's off to you.

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May 7, 2009

If that comes of this hearing, the hearing has been worth it all, that some people deserve a second chance when they misspeak.

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May 7, 2009

We all now agree it is an individual right.

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May 7, 2009

Do you embrace identity politics personally?

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May 7, 2009

The reason these speeches matter and the reasons elections matter is because people now understand the role of the court in modern society when it comes to social change.

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May 7, 2009

You have come a long way. You have worked very hard.

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May 7, 2009

I want the world to understand that America is not a bad place because we will hold al Qaeda members under a process that is fair, transparent, until they die.

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May 7, 2009

I hope you understand the difference between petitioning one's government and having a say in the electoral process.

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May 7, 2009

The Hispanic element of this hearing is important, but I don't want it to be lost that this is mostly about liberal and conservative politics more than it is anything else.

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May 7, 2009

A lot of us feel that the best way to change society is to go to the ballot box, elect someone...

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