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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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Jan 2, 2020

They're not going to be calling Hunter Biden, they are not going to be calling any of these witnesses.

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Dec 3, 2019

The day Richard Nixon failed to answer that subpoena is the day he was subject to impeachment because he took the power from Congress over the impeachment process away from Congress and he became the judge and jury.

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Dec 3, 2019

Johnny, at some point, this has to be painful for you. Very few people get together at their own funerals. What we are trying to say is that we like you. You are a breath of fresh air in a body that has a hard time agreeing on much. I have…

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Nov 13, 2019

No. 1, there is nobody I admire more on foreign policy than Senator Menendez. He has been a champion of this cause. My objection will not be to sugarcoat history, nor to rewrite it. I just met with President Erdogan and President Trump…

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Nov 10, 2019

So, if they don't call the whistle-blower in the House, this thing is dead on arrival in the Senate.

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Nov 5, 2019

What I can tell you about the Trump policy toward the Ukraine, it was incoherent. It depends on who you talk to. They seem to be incapable of forming a quid pro quo.

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Nov 4, 2019

Sure, I mean, show me something that is a crime. If you could show me that, you know, Trump actually was engaging in a quid pro quo outside the phone call that would be very disturbing.

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Oct 23, 2019

We're not going try the president of the United States based on hearsay.

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Oct 21, 2019

Yes, this is a lynching in every sense. What does lynching means? When a mob grabs you, they don't give you a chance to defend yourself, they don't tell you what happened to you, they just destroy you. That's exactly what's going on in the…

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Oct 8, 2019

This is the pre-9/11 mentality that paved the way for 9/11. What's happening in Afghanistan is no concern to us. So if he follows through with this, it would be the biggest mistake of his presidency.

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Sep 29, 2019

You don't even have to be convicted of a crime to lose your job in this Constitutional Republic. Because impeachment is not about punishment. Impeachment is about cleansing the Office. Impeachment is about restoring honor and integrity to…

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Sep 29, 2019

We need a John Hancock moment from House Democrats. Quit hiding behind Nancy Pelosi. If you think the President did something wrong in this phone call, then vote to open up an article of impeachment inquiry. And a lot of House Democrats…

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Jun 26, 2019

I am going to move to table this amendment. Being the chairman of the Foreign Operations Subcommittee, this is taking one disaster and creating 100 in its place. This $4.6 billion will destroy all the humanitarian assistance we have passed…

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Jun 20, 2019

All I can tell you, if you're not willing to stand up to aggression, you're going to get hurt. This is an enemy of mankind. If you're not willing to take this enemy on, you'll regret it.

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Jun 20, 2019

I will be voting in support of the resolutions of disapproval, and let me tell you why. A strategic relationship with the United States should be coveted, and the difference between a relationship and a strategic relationship is very…

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Jun 19, 2019

He risks looking like he's all talk if he doesn't take action.

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Jun 19, 2019

I want to compliment Senator Shaheen for doing her homework on Syria--traveling, understanding the strategic implications of losing in Syria for the United States and our allies. In New Hampshire and South Carolina, there is not a lot of…

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Jun 12, 2019

If a foreign government comes to you as a public official and offers to help your campaign, giving you anything of value, whether it be money or information on your opponent, the right answer is no.

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May 16, 2019

for over 50 years, our Nation has preserved an annual tradition of honoring the brave men and women of law enforcement who make the ultimate sacrifice. This act of remembrance dates back to President John F. Kennedy's designation of a…

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May 14, 2019

reaffirm past statements rejecting a military solution in Libya and pushing for political reconciliation.

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May 12, 2019

If I were Donald Trump Jr.'s lawyer I would tell him you don't need to go back into this environment anymore. You've been there for hours and hours and hours. And nothing being alleged here changes the outcome of the Mueller investigation…

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Apr 28, 2019

My record is pretty clear. I voted against an article of impeachment where Clinton clearly lied, but it was about a personal matter. I thought it would be good for the office. I don't think it would be good for the office of the presidency…

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Apr 28, 2019

The day Richard Nixon failed to answer that subpoena is the day that he was subject to impeachment because he took the power from Congress over the impeachment process away from Congress and became the judge and jury.

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Apr 28, 2019

I don't care to hear from Bob Mueller. I heard from him through the report. It's over for me.

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