That was who Lindsey Graham was. You know, before I knew Lindsey. One of the most enduring parts of his legacy is, I do believe that Justice Kavanaugh would not be on the Supreme Court were it not for [Lindsey Graham's] fierce advocacy during a critical moment. Remember that Senate confirmation hearing where Lindsey. And by the way, he got criticism from the Republican side of the aisle for this. He would always vote for qualified Democrat judicial nominations. (28:03–28:11)
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Asserts that Lindsey Graham played a crucial role in Justice Kavanaugh's appointment to the Supreme Court.
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