Former Vice President Mike Pence is calling on Congress to rename a Russia sanctions bill after the late Senator Lindsey Graham. In an exclusive interview, Pence said Graham’s years-long push for tougher sanctions against Russia should become both his legislative legacy and a permanent reminder of his unwavering support for Ukraine and America’s allies.
Pence Recalls Final Conversation with Graham
Pence recalled a conversation he had with Graham at Reagan National Airport, where Graham emphasized the importance of staying tough on Russia and bringing Putin to the table. Pence said Graham’s final legislative push is inseparable from this conversation, and that he hopes lawmakers will finish the work Graham dedicated years to advancing.
Pence argued that Congress has a rare opportunity to honor Graham by passing the bipartisan sanctions package he spent years championing and sending it to President Donald Trump with the senator’s name attached. He believes this would be a fitting tribute to Graham’s life and vision, and that it could ultimately define how history remembers the longtime senator.
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