Sen. Lindsey Graham

Opinion June 12

SEN LINDSEY GRAHAM: Russia sanctions bill aims to change Putin's calculus, protect world order

New sanctions legislation targets countries supporting Russia's war machine while exempting those helping Ukraine as Europe boosts defense spending against Putin.

Opinion December 13

Lindsey Graham: We are playing Russian roulette with national security if our broken border isn't job one

Our national security is under constant threat. From the 200 dead each day by fentanyl to dangers posed by dangerous people who might enter the U.S., it all comes down to the border.

OPINION October 23

US Navy: Projecting strength and building the fleet of tomorrow

Americans must face a hard truth: our military budgets are inconsistent with the threats we face. This is especially the case with the budget of the Department of the Navy. 

OPINION May 31, 2024

Americans stand with Israel and we need to prove it to the world

The reaction to the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel was horrific. The International Criminal Court and some foreign nations are actually rewarding terrorism. We need to stop it.

OPINION April 14, 2024

Here's what I'd like you all to remember about my dear friend Sen Joe Lieberman

My small contribution in honoring Joe Lieberman is to point out how committed he was to protecting his nation and his beloved Israel by being strong in the face of evil.

OPINION April 12, 2023

The crazy idea to abandon Ukraine for China

Russian leader Vladimir Putin must be stopped; now. If Ukraine, with our continued support, defeats Putin, it will reset the world in all the right ways.

OPINION September 18, 2022

US must take reasonable steps to protect unborn and reject inhumane abortion policies of China, North Korea

America should take reasonable steps to protect unborn babies and reject inhumane abortion policies of China, North Korea. US should model laws after Europe.

OPINION August 29, 2022

Biden's dumb, dangerous Afghanistan decision: it will haunt us for decades

It's been a year since President Biden withdrew American forces from Afghanistan and terrorists are in the strongest position they have been since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

OPINION August 6, 2022

There's no way that Manchin, Schumer's reckless tax and spend proposal will get my support

The Manchin, Schumer "Inflation Reduction Act" proposal is disingenuos. It will not reduce inflation but it will increase taxes.As a senator I am opposed to it.

OPINION June 30, 2022

ISIS rising in Syria is a threat to our American way of life

One troubled area that deserves a renewed focus is northeastern Syria. The looming problem there involves national security concerns of our Turkish ally.

OPINION May 19, 2022

Why I support a Ukraine aid package before it's too late

There is an ongoing, vicious effort by a maniacal dictator to rewrite the map of Europe. Some American voices are saying “stay out – what happens there doesn’t matter to us.”

OPINION May 6, 2022

4 reasons to label Putin's Russia a state sponsor of terrorism

There is increased speculation that on May 9, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a major announcement regarding the invasion of Ukraine, potentially including a formal declaration of war against the people of Ukraine.

OPINION April 11, 2022

Victory for Ukraine, defeat for Russia: 6 steps to holding Putin accountable

With the right support from democracies around the globe, Vladimir Putin could suffer an embarrassing and stunning loss in Ukraine.

OPINION March 31, 2022

Stand with Ukraine, don't sell them out

Sen. Lindsey Graham argues President Biden and the western alliance must remember the goal is to end Russia-Ukraine conflict on favorable terms and not set the stage for future invasions by Putin.

OPINION December 27, 2021

Balanced budget amendment needed to get US fiscal house in order

With our national debt nearing $30 trillion, it is clear that there is a structural problem that must be addressed. That is why we need a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution.

OPINION November 10, 2021

Sen. Graham & Rep. Waltz: Biden's terrorism complacency – US must act now to counter threats

During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, a Defense official testified that the terrorist group ISIS-K could develop the capability to attack the U.S. homeland in the next six to 12 months. 

OPINION October 27, 2021

Sen. Lindsey Graham: Biden's presidency is a disaster for America

We are approaching one year since the 2020 presidential election, and it is clearer than ever that policy matters, strength matters, and competency matters – not just style and tone.

OPINION June 10, 2021

Sen. Lindsey Graham: COVID lab leak raises serious questions about politicization of science, 2020 election

We know that COVID-19 is deadly, but after more than 15 months in which COVID-19 has changed every aspect of our life, there remain many things about China and COVID-19 that we don’t know.

OPINION March 9, 2021

Sen. Lindsey Graham: Reckless immigration policies – Biden team has no one to blame but themselves

Despite recent claims by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas that there is no crisis at our southern border, there is a major crisis brewing due to the misguided policies of the Biden administration.