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Lindsey Olin Graham (born July 9, 1955) is an American politician from South Carolina. A member of the Republican Party, he is currently the senior United States Senator from that state. He serves on the Armed Services and Judiciary Committees. As a reservist in the U.S. military, Graham is the only U.S. Senator to have served in both the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts as a military attorney and advisor.[citation needed]

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SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16:  Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (R) looks on as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16: Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (R) looks on as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

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SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16:  Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (L) walks with U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) before a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16: Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (L) walks with U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) before a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

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SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16:  Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (L) walks with U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) before a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16: Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (L) walks with U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) before a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

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SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16:  Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina looks on as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16: Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina looks on as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

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SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16:  Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (R) looks on as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16: Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (R) looks on as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

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SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16:  Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina looks on as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16: Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina looks on as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

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SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16:  Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina looks on as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16: Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina looks on as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

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SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16:  Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (L) and U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speak during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16: Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (L) and U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speak during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., right look on as Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, to discuss the terror trials.

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., right look on as Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, to discuss the terror trials.

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Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., left, and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., right, flank Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, during a news conference to discuss the terror trials.

Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., left, and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., right, flank Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, during a news conference to discuss the terror trials.

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From left, Sen, John McCain, R-Ariz., Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, are seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, prior to the start of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address.

From left, Sen, John McCain, R-Ariz., Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, are seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, prior to the start of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address.

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SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16:  Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (R) looks on as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16: Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (R) looks on as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

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SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16:  Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (L) walks with U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) before a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16: Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (L) walks with U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) before a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

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SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16:  Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (L) walks with U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) before a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16: Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (L) walks with U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) before a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

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SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16:  Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina looks on as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16: Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina looks on as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

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SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16:  Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (R) looks on as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 16: Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina (R) looks on as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at San Francisco International Airport February 16, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Fiorina and Graham called for military trials for September 11 terror suspects instead of in civilian courts. Fiorina also called on U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to reverse her vote against military trials and to co-sponsor legislation with Sen. Graham to cut funding for 9/11 trials in civilian courts.

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