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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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Jun 17, 2025

Let’s talk about one thing it’s not. It’s not a window into the soul of South Carolina. It’s not who we are. It’s about this guy [who] has got tons of problems.

thenation.com
Jun 17, 2025

If that means providing bombs, provide bombs.

cbsnews.com
Jun 17, 2025

If it takes bombs, bunker buster bombs, so be it.

cnn.com
Jun 17, 2025

This is a historic moment. Four presidents have promised that they won’t get a nuclear weapon on your watch. You can fulfill that promise.

cnn.com
Jun 17, 2025

It is now time to end this terrible chapter in the Middle East and start a new chapter.

truthout.org
Jun 17, 2025

You either want to do away with their nuclear program or you don’t.

cnn.com
Jun 17, 2025

If diplomacy fails, you use force.

cnn.com
Jun 16, 2025

Wouldn’t the world be better off if the ayatollahs went away and were replaced by something better?

vox.com
Jun 15, 2025

If diplomacy is not successful, and we are left with the option of force, I would urge President Trump to go all in to make sure that, when this operation is over, there's nothing left standing in Iran regarding their nuclear program.

cbsnews.com
Jun 15, 2025

If we can't get the Ayatollah back to the table, it is now time to end his nuclear program using military force jointly with Israel if we have to.

cbsnews.com
Jun 15, 2025

So, the worst possible outcome for the world is for the Iranian nuclear program to survive after all this.

cbsnews.com
Jun 15, 2025

If diplomacy fails, Mr. President, help Israel finish the job.

cbsnews.com
Jun 15, 2025

The worst possible outcome for the world is for the Iranian nuclear program to survive after all this.

cbsnews.com
May 28, 2025

I’m hoping for the best, but when it comes to the thug in Moscow, we should all prepare for more of the same.

nbcnews.com
May 21, 2025

So, let’s don’t get higher on our horse here that we’ve somehow made some major advancement of reducing spending, because we didn’t.

cnn.com
May 12, 2025

Waiving congressionally passed sanctions is a complicated process.

cbsnews.com
May 12, 2025

However, we must remember that the current leadership in Syria achieved its position through force of arms, not through the will of its people.

cbsnews.com
May 12, 2025

I am very inclined to support sanctions relief for Syria under the right conditions.

cbsnews.com
May 3, 2025

This would truly be a dark horse candidate, but I would ask the papal conclave and Catholic faithful to keep an open mind about this possibility!

motherjones.com
Apr 29, 2025

The whole idea of using Medicaid to help able-bodied people who could be working, most Americans will say no to.

nbcnews.com
Apr 4, 2025

We’re not overruling the parliamentarian—we’re doing a conga line around her.

slate.com
Apr 3, 2025

It’s not her decision, it’s mine.

nbcnews.com

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