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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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Oct 11, 2020

You can be an African-American and go to the Senate. You just have to share the values of our state. It's not about the color of your skin or where you came from. It's about your ideas. I care about everybody. If you're a young…

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Oct 11, 2020

Justice Ginsburg, she was confirmed 96-3. Now, those were days that have since passed. I regret that. I don't know what happened between then and now. I guess there's -- we can all take some blame.

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Oct 6, 2020

If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed, and we will deserve it.

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Oct 4, 2020

The one thing I want people to know is that the virus is serious, but we have to move on as nation.

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Sep 25, 2020

We need a nine-person Supreme Court, and people wonder about the peaceful transfer of power. I can assure you it will be peaceful. Now, we may have litigation about who won the election, but the court will decide. And if the Republicans…

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Sep 24, 2020

I think he's a kook. I think he's crazy. I think he's unfit for office. I don't believe he's a Republican. His policies are really bad for the country. That he is a jackass. You know how you make America great again? Tell Donald Trump to…

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Sep 23, 2020

If we have -- if Joe Biden wins the election, you have nothing to worry about, will abide by that.

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Sep 23, 2020

I can assure you it will be peaceful. Now, we may have litigation about who won the election, but the court will decide. And if the Republicans lose, we will accept that result.

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Sep 22, 2020

We've got the votes to confirm Justice Ginsburg's replacement before the election. We're going to move forward in the committee. We're going to report the nomination out of the committee to the floor of the United States Senate so we can…

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Sep 22, 2020

They're not going to intimidate me, Mitch McConnell, or anybody else. I'm getting outraised three to one, outspent four to one. If you want to help me fight back, go to LindseyGraham.com. Five or 10 bucks from half of your audience would…

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Sep 21, 2020

If there's a Republican president in 2016 and a vacancy occurs in the last year of the first term, you can say Lindsey Graham said let's let the next president, whoever it might be, make that nomination.

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Sep 21, 2020

If there's a Republican president in 2016. And a vacancy occurs in the last year of the first term, you can say Lindsey Graham said let's let the next president whoever it might be made that nomination and you could use my words against me…

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Sep 21, 2020

We've got the bose (ph) to confirm Justice Ginsburg replacement before the. We're going to move forward in the committee. We're going to report the nomination out of the committee to the floor of the United States Senate so we can vote…

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Sep 21, 2020

I'm not going to try to get into the mind of Donald Trump because I don't think there's a whole lot of space there. I think he's a kook. I think he's crazy. I think he's unfit for office.

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Sep 21, 2020

I will support President Donald Trump in any effort to move forward regarding the recent vacancy created by the passing of Justice Ginsburg.

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Sep 21, 2020

If there is a Republican president in 2016 and a vacancy occurs in the last year of the first term, you can say 'Lindsey Graham said let's let the next president, whoever it might be, make that nomination,' and you could use my words…

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Sep 21, 2020

We weeded out some real wackos. It's only going to get worse over time, though. The judiciary is going to get far more ideological. It changes the Senate. It's just a matter of time until the Senate becomes the House. So, the judiciary is…

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Sep 20, 2020

Harry Reid changed Senate rules to allow for a simple majority vote, and accusing Chuck Schumer and Democrats of conspiring to destroy the life of Brett Kavanaugh and hold that Supreme Court seat open.

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Sep 20, 2020

I'm certain, if the shoe was on the other foot, you would do the same.

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Sep 20, 2020

If there's a Republican president in 2016, and a vacancy occurs in the last year of the first term, you can say, Lindsey Graham said let's let the next president, whoever it might be, make that nomination.

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Sep 19, 2020

If there's a Republican president in 2016 and a vacancy occurs in the last year of the first term, you can say Lindsey Graham said let's let the next president, whoever it might be, make that nomination.

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Sep 18, 2020

If an opening comes in the last year of President Trump's term, and the primary process or process has started, we'll wait to the next election.

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Aug 26, 2020

I don't know what happened there. Let's find out. But it's dangerous being a cop. I don't know why the gentleman didn't yield when he was asked to yield. I don't know what the facts are.

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Aug 23, 2020

I think he's a kook. I think he's crazy. I think he's unfit for office.

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Jun 24, 2020

You are with us for the duration.

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