Senator Lindsey Graham died of aortic tear, examiner says
Graham, a close Republican ally of Donald Trump, died at the age of 71 on Saturday evening.
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"Lindsey was a true defender of freedom and the values that make our world safer."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and America are inseparable."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"There is a dark side to Donald Trump... and he was a very good president. But I am sticking with him because I saw what he did."
— Lindsey Graham , Politician
Key People
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
McMaster is the Governor of South Carolina.
Senator from South Carolina and chair of the Senate Budget Committee.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
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Graham, a close Republican ally of Donald Trump, died at the age of 71 on Saturday evening.
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