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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 23, 2018

To hold Syria, somebody has to get in on the ground and make sure the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) doesn't come back, do you agree with that?

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Apr 23, 2018

I have been told there are more displaced people than any time since World War II.

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Apr 23, 2018

I support them a hundred percent on military funding increases, but I just want the subcommittee to know that, as a Republican, I believe that soft power, for lack of a better term, is the key to winning the war as much as hard power.

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Apr 23, 2018

I reject the whole attitude that is being displayed about developmental assistance.

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Apr 23, 2018

General Mattis said it better than anybody: if you cut the State Department's operational budget you need to buy me more ammo.

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Apr 23, 2018

If you send a rescission package over here from the House that guts the State Department, we are going to kill that, too.

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Apr 23, 2018

The 2019 budget proposal from the administration will not make it. We are going to kill it and replace it with something that makes more sense.

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Apr 17, 2018

This plus-up is going to make American infrastructure more vital.

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Apr 17, 2018

We are trying our best to be fiscally responsible.

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Apr 17, 2018

Time is money and it would be a shame to have this project fall behind.

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Apr 17, 2018

I would just urge you to help us as much as you can.

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Apr 17, 2018

I urge you to understand that all these States who go ahead and forward the funds, that I want to make sure that they are rewarded, not punished.

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Apr 17, 2018

I want to compliment my State for putting $300 million aside at a time when they could have used the money for something else.

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Apr 17, 2018

I just think not only did we need to spend more on our military, I think what the Corps of Engineers and what you do on Civil Works is important to our infrastructure.

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Apr 9, 2018

This is an opinion that really disturbs me. And if somebody worked for me that said this, I would fire them.

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Apr 9, 2018

I think that they get things right.

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Apr 9, 2018

But you as a company welcome regulation?

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Apr 9, 2018

I think the real question, as the internet becomes more important in people's lives, is what is the right regulation, not whether there should be regulation.

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Apr 9, 2018

I'm not concerned that he will fire Mueller. I don't think he'll fire Rosenstein. I'm confident that would be the beginning the end of this President, and he's not going to do that.

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Mar 29, 2018

We all need to let Mr. Mueller do his job. I think he's the right guy at the right time.

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Mar 18, 2018

The only reason Mr. Mueller could ever be dismissed is for cause. I see no cause when it comes to Mr. Mueller.

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Mar 13, 2018

And we are going to deal with these kids now--help them get back on their feet--or fight them later.

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Mar 5, 2018

Do you think we'd be well-served to let countries know, 'You attack America through cyberspace at your own peril'?

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Mar 5, 2018

If the past is any indication of the future, it's highly likely.

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Mar 5, 2018

Well, I totally support the President's belief that we need a better deal, replacing the sunset clause with something better.

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