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- Full name: Lindsey Olin Graham
- Born: July 9, 1955 in Central, South Carolina
- Party: Republican
- Current senior Senator from South Carolina
- Assumed office: January 7, 2003
- Previous office: House representative for South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District
- Served in the U.S. Air Force
- Years active: 1982 - 1988
- Has been a reserve member of the Air Force since 1988
- Served in the Gulf War and Iraq War
- Is the only veteran of the Iraq War currently serving in the Senate
- Won second Senate term in 2008WJS.com: As Expected...Graham Wins Second Term in Senate (November 4, 2008)
- Defeated Democrat Bob ConleyWJS.com: As Expected...Graham Wins Second Term in Senate (November 4, 2008)
- One of the most liberal Republicans in the Senate(Has no balls)
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Lindsey Graham is the current senior Senator from South Carolina. He is a member of the Republican Party, and serves alongside the state's junior senator, Jim DeMint. Graham served in the U.S. Air Force before beginning his political career as a House Representative in 1995. Graham spoke on the final night of the 2008 Republican Convention, September 4, 2008.Columbian.com: Graham seeks 2nd Senate term over little-known Dem (November 4, 2008)
Alongside fellow senator Joe Lieberman, Graham has implemented an amendment in a defense spending bill that would block the release of detainee photos for three year uncontested. In opposition, democrats in congress have requested a hearing before a passage of the bill.Huffington Post: House Dems Want Hearings On Detainee Photos Bill (June 9, 2008)
Military History
Graham was called into duty during the Gulf War and the Iraq War. He served in non-combat roles during both tours of duty. During the Gulf War, he provided legal services and instruction for personnel and their families.U.S. Senate: About Senator Graham During the Iraq War, Graham served under the Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps. He worked on detainee and rule-of-law issues.Washington Post: After Tour of Duty in Iraq, Graham Backs 'Surge' (August 27, 2007)-
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Lindsey Graham Timeline
- 1955, July 9; South Carolina; born in Central, Pickens County, S.C.
- 1984-1988: Assigned overseas and served at Rhein Mein Air Force Base in Germany
- 1989: Left active service in Air Force
- 1988: Moves into private law practice
- 1992-1994: South Carolina House of Representatives
- 1995-2002: U.S. House of Representatives
- 2003-present: U.S. Senate
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