WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham:
“I was heartbroken to learn of the sudden passing of my friend and colleague, Senator Lindsey Graham.
“Lindsey and I disagreed on plenty over the years, but I never doubted his love for this country or his commitment to serving it. He was a fierce advocate for the causes he believed in, especially our nation’s security and the men and women of our armed forces.
“But what I’ll remember just as much was Lindsey’s sense of humor. He had a quick wit, a sharp laugh, and an uncanny ability to break the tension with a well-timed joke or story. Even in the toughest moments, he never lost his ability to connect with people, and those personal relationships often mattered more to him than the political disagreements of the day.
“Lisa and I are keeping Lindsey’s family, his devoted staff, the people of South Carolina, and everyone who loved him in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.”
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