Name: Lindsey Graham Was a Giant of a Political Figure: Former US Diplomat
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Description: The longstanding United States Senator from South Carolina, Lindsey Graham, is dead at the age of 71. NTD's Chris Beers reflects on his life and legacy with Bart Marcois, a former U.S. diplomat.

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The longstanding United States Senator from South Carolina, Lindsey Graham, is dead at the age of 71. NTD's Chris Beers reflects on his life and legacy with Bart Marcois, a former U.S. diplomat.