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John Thune: “Lindsey Graham served as chairman of the Senate Judiciary…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune's Tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham

Published | Video Starts at 02:00

In the Senate, Lindsay distinguished himself as a staunch conservative and a fierce advocate for South Carolina, but also as someone who was willing to work across the aisle to find common ground … Lindsey Graham served as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee from 2019 to 2021. … following the law and the Constitution instead of legislating policy from the bench. Most of all, of course, Mr. President. Lindsey was known for his national security and foreign policy work. (02:00–02:12)

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Asserts that Lindsey Graham held the position of chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee during those years.

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