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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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Apr 5, 2006

I think we've reached a plea bargain with 11 million illegal aliens.

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Mar 27, 2006

We have to recognize that for several generations, people have made America home. And we've accepted the benefit of their labor.

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Jan 10, 2006

I know abortion is important. It's important to me. It's important to you. I know it's an important central concept in our jurisprudence. But we can't build a judiciary around that one issue. We can't make judges pledge allegiance to one…

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Jan 10, 2006

Men and women, black and white, your colleagues who say that Sam Alito, whether I agree with him or not, is a really good man.

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Jan 9, 2006

The idea that our president or this administration took the law in their own hands and ignored the precedent of other presidents or case law and just tried to make a power grab, I don't agree with.

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May 10, 2004

As much as you and I dislike him, as mean a tyrant as he is and we know he'd kill us all tomorrow. I am so proud of you.

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Feb 13, 2003

I applaud you for going down this road. The sooner, the better for, I think, most of us.

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Jun 23, 2000

it gives me great pleasure to rise today to honor Anderson County, South Carolina, a recipient of the 2000 All- America City Award

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Apr 4, 2000

As First Lady, Nancy Reagan carried herself with dignity and grace.

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Apr 4, 2000

I can think of no two people more deserving of our recognition of their dedication to public service, than Nancy and Ronald Reagan.

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