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| https://turner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-turner-reflects-on-the-legacy-of-senator-lindsey-graham | Congressman Turner Reflects on the Legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham | 2026-07-12 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | House | OH | Michael R. Turner | T000463 | turner.house.gov | turner | https://turner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 12, 2026. The news of Senator Lindsey Graham’s passing saddens me deeply. Lindsey was one of America’s fiercest champions for freedom, democracy, and peace through strength. He carried forward the legacy of Senator John McCain, believing America’s leadership is indispensable and that nations seeking freedom should never stand alone. Lindsey was also a personal mentor. His counsel shaped my work in Congress, and despite his many responsibilities, he always made time to help others. I saw that firsthand when preparing for the 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Dayton. The summit welcomed more than 2,500 delegates from across the Alliance, and it would not have been possible without Lindsey’s personal intervention and support. That generosity toward fellow members was simply who he was. Just days ago, I had the honor of standing beside Lindsey in Ankara as we met with President Zelenskyy. Until his final days, he was pressing the case for stronger sanctions against Russia. There is no better way to honor his final mission than for the Senate and the White House to swiftly send his bipartisan Russia sanctions legislation to the President’s desk. Lindsey believed America must stand with nations seeking democracy because doing so strengthens our own security. We owe it to his legacy to ensure that commitment remains the foundation of American foreign policy. My prayers are with Lindsey’s family, his staff, the people of South Carolina, and all who knew him. America has lost a great statesman, and I have lost a mentor. His legacy will endure wherever freedom is defended. | 1 | 2026-07-13T08:14:37Z | 2026-07-13T08:15:42Z |