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00:02Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican of South Carolina, died Saturday night after a brief
00:08and sudden illness. His office confirmed Sunday. His family requested privacy and thanked the
00:13public for its prayers. Graham ran against President Trump for president in 2016 and
00:18initially became one of his strongest critics before emerging as a reliable Senate supporter.
00:23The retired Air Force Reserve colonel and former military lawyer backed the Iraq War
00:29and supported Trump during the recent conflict with Iran. Graham won the June 9th Republican
00:34primary as he sought a fifth Senate term. He remained active in Congress until his death
00:39and announced bipartisan Russia sanctions legislation on Friday.
00:43Former White House official Joe Grogan praised Graham for opposing tyrants and defending freedom.
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