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“I don't have kids, but I do understand family, and I understand how precious family is.”

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Lindsey Graham is an American politician, born on July 9, 1955. He is a U.S. Senator from South Carolina, having served in that position since 2003. Graham is known for his conservative political stance and his focus on national security and defense issues. more

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