‘Not just a senator but a statesman’: California politicians react to death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, 71, died on Saturday evening, his office announced in a statement on social media. According to a preliminary medical examiner report, the South Carolina Republican suffered a rupture in his aorta related to the hardening of his arteries. Graham was recognized as one on President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress and an influential voice when it came to foreign policy. President Trump rdered that flags across the country be flown at half-staff until next Saturday evening.Multiple California lawmakers released statements in remembrance of Graham and his political career. Read them below. | MORE | Who will replace Lindsey Graham? How vacancies are filled in U.S. SenateRep. Kevin Kiley (R) “The sudden passing of Lindsay Graham is a great loss for our country. Throughout his remarkable career in public service, Senator Graham found ways to work with people on all sides and not uncommonly defied expectations in the process. Along with his considerable legislative accomplishments, he showed that public discourse can be vigorous yet civil. He was not just a senator but a statesman, always guided by an abiding love for our country. He will be greatly missed.”Sen. Alex Padilla (D) “I am shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Senator Graham. While we disagreed on much, I respect Lindsey’s dedication to public service, from his time in the military, the House of Representatives, and the Senate. Angela and I are praying for his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”Sen. Adam Schiff ” Sending my deep condolences to Senator Lindsey Graham’s family, friends, and all those who loved him. What I’ll remember most about Senator Graham was his sense of humor and how he deployed it to move his policy positions forward. Though we did not often agree, Senator Graham was never disagreeable. And I will fondly remember our travels around the world along with Senator McCain to advance America’s national security interests, and the respect world leaders had for him. His staunch support for Ukraine, his willingness to reach across the aisle, and his quick wit and larger-than-life energy are all part of his memory and legacy.”See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel | Make KCRA a preferred news source in Google
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, 71, died on Saturday evening, his office announced in a statement on social media. According to a preliminary medical examiner report, the South Carolina Republican suffered a rupture in his aorta related to the hardening of his arteries.
Graham was recognized as one on President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress and an influential voice when it came to foreign policy. President Trump rdered that flags across the country be flown at half-staff until next Saturday evening.
Multiple California lawmakers released statements in remembrance of Graham and his political career. Read them below.
| MORE | Who will replace Lindsey Graham? How vacancies are filled in U.S. Senate
Rep. Kevin Kiley (R)
“The sudden passing of Lindsay Graham is a great loss for our country. Throughout his remarkable career in public service, Senator Graham found ways to work with people on all sides and not uncommonly defied expectations in the process. Along with his considerable legislative accomplishments, he showed that public discourse can be vigorous yet civil. He was not just a senator but a statesman, always guided by an abiding love for our country. He will be greatly missed.”
Sen. Alex Padilla (D)
“I am shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Senator Graham. While we disagreed on much, I respect Lindsey’s dedication to public service, from his time in the military, the House of Representatives, and the Senate. Angela and I are praying for his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”
Sen. Adam Schiff
” [I am] Sending my deep condolences to Senator Lindsey Graham’s family, friends, and all those who loved him. What I’ll remember most about Senator Graham was his sense of humor and how he deployed it to move his policy positions forward. Though we did not often agree, Senator Graham was never disagreeable. And I will fondly remember our travels around the world along with Senator McCain to advance America’s national security interests, and the respect world leaders had for him. His staunch support for Ukraine, his willingness to reach across the aisle, and his quick wit and larger-than-life energy are all part of his memory and legacy.”
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel | Make KCRA a preferred news source in Google