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highplainsdem

(48,874 posts)
Fri Jan 12, 2018, 03:44 PM Jan 2018

Lindsey Graham just issued a statement:






Editing to add the full text of the statement, which isn't on Graham's Senate website yet.

This is from CNBC:

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/12/sen-lindsey-graham-i-said-my-piece-to-trump-during-immigration-meeting.html


Here's Graham's full statement on Thursday's meeting:

"Yesterday Senator Durbin and I met with President Trump at the White House to discuss our bipartisan proposal on border security and immigration.

"Following comments by the President, I said my piece directly to him yesterday. The President and all those attending the meeting know what I said and how I feel. I've always believed that America is an idea, not defined by its people but by its ideals.

"The American ideal is embraced by people all over the globe. It was best said a long time ago, E Pluribus Unum – Out of Many, One. Diversity has always been our strength, not our weakness. In reforming immigration we cannot lose these American Ideals.

"The American people will ultimately judge us on the outcome we achieve, not the process which led to it.

"I know the bipartisan proposal discussed at the White House can get a lot of support from both sides. As always, I look forward to considering additional ideas that could make the proposal even better.

"I appreciate Senator Durbin's statements and have enjoyed working with him and many others on this important issue. I believe it is vitally important to come to a bipartisan solution to the immigration and border challenges we face today. I am committed to working with Republicans and Democrats to find common ground so we can move forward."




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Lindsey Graham just issued a statement: (Original Post) highplainsdem Jan 2018 OP
"I said my piece" Skittles Jan 2018 #1
this invites the media to ask others what he said jberryhill Jan 2018 #3
alrighty then Skittles Jan 2018 #10
"Golly, Mr. President, you said a bad word. That's terrible dalton99a Jan 2018 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author StevieM Jan 2018 #20
Well put jberryhill Jan 2018 #2
"I appreciate Sen. Durbin's statements..." highplainsdem Jan 2018 #4
allow me to issue a carefully worded statement Skittles Jan 2018 #11
It's carefully worded, but I still think it will annoy Trump, who'll see it as disloyal. highplainsdem Jan 2018 #18
For us old farts with bum eyes: Brother Buzz Jan 2018 #6
Squinted at the op for two minutes..... NCTraveler Jan 2018 #19
Graham is not denying that Trump used the shit### term Gothmog Jan 2018 #7
he's not saying it, either Skittles Jan 2018 #9
Why won't he say what he said? brush Jan 2018 #8
"I am a man of mystery. I do mysterious things!" nt Tommy_Carcetti Jan 2018 #12
That's some tap dancing right there C_U_L8R Jan 2018 #13
If its one thing Ive learned about Lindsey Graham and John McCain hamsterjill Jan 2018 #14
So what was that? awesomerwb1 Jan 2018 #15
Graham: Just another #ShitHoleCoward for not condemning Trump. Here's how to do it: L. Coyote Jan 2018 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author Pacifist Patriot Jan 2018 #17

Skittles

(153,098 posts)
1. "I said my piece"
Fri Jan 12, 2018, 03:48 PM
Jan 2018

he is committed to working for "American Ideals" while being a republican pimp for Trump

 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
3. this invites the media to ask others what he said
Fri Jan 12, 2018, 03:50 PM
Jan 2018

Lindsey Graham is a piece of work. No question there.

The sentiments expressed in this letter are appropriate and well stated.

Response to Skittles (Reply #1)

Skittles

(153,098 posts)
11. allow me to issue a carefully worded statement
Fri Jan 12, 2018, 04:01 PM
Jan 2018

so I can put the latest example that we are leaderless behind me

hamsterjill

(15,220 posts)
14. If its one thing Ive learned about Lindsey Graham and John McCain
Fri Jan 12, 2018, 04:05 PM
Jan 2018

It’s that what ever they say today doesn’t mean shit tomorrow. I no longer pay attention. They are Republicans. Enough said.

awesomerwb1

(4,263 posts)
15. So what was that?
Fri Jan 12, 2018, 04:09 PM
Jan 2018

A non-confirmatory non-denial statement? I guess this is the best we can hope from these a--holes.

Response to highplainsdem (Original post)

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