Lindsey Graham funeral with Trump set to speak & Zelensky in attendance

[0:03] today's ceremony here in the Capitol Hill, of course, [0:05] reaching into Washington's National Cathedral [0:08] Turquoise Memorial Imperial tomorrow in South Carolina. [0:16] Back to you. [0:16] We're headed to the National Cathedral. [0:40] We're plugging down some of the collective [0:42] information that was Washington's [0:44] National Cathedral. [0:45] Yes, I did. I did. Yeah. [11:05] Hey, guys. How are you? [11:17] 30 seconds away. Okay. [11:21] Yeah, Shannon, good to be with you. Good morning from a very windy Capitol Hill right now. [13:33] At the top of the hour, Senator Lindsey Graham's remains will arrive here at the Capitol, [13:39] where he spent more than two decades serving South Carolina and the country. [13:43] He'll be carried by the Armed Forces Body Bearer Team, [13:47] followed by a short program honoring his life and legacy. [13:51] U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, Republican Senate Majority Leader John Boone, [13:56] and South Carolina Congresswoman Jerry Bix will all deliver remarks [14:00] ahead of a wreath-laying ceremony. [14:02] And as we mentioned, Graham's impact on foreign policy [14:05] will be very much part of his legacy. [14:07] He was a leading voice on Ukraine and Russia just before his death. [14:11] Graham's problem to Ukraine with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, [14:15] who sponsored the Russian sanctions package that Graham had made, [14:19] one of his signature legislative priorities. [14:22] Would you pray with me? [1:03:56] God of the ages, it is your almighty hand that guides our lives and directs our steps. [1:04:07] Often it takes the suddenness of death to see how your divine love shapes [1:04:12] and leads each one of us on life's journey. [1:04:17] And in these moments of mourning, we necessarily take the time to give thanks [1:04:22] for those whose lives have left a lasting and significant impact [1:04:27] on us and on so many along the way. [1:04:30] We invite your divine presence with us in this ceremony, [1:04:36] that you would bless our efforts to honor appropriately the influence [1:04:40] and effect Senator Lindsey Graham has had on each one gathered here [1:04:44] and on this country and on the world. [1:04:49] Give us eyes to see how you led a boy from Central South Carolina [1:04:53] through a life marked by personal hardship and legendary public service, [1:05:01] placing upon him the mantle of leadership that Lindsey Graham bore faithfully [1:05:05] and courageously for decades in service to this nation as airman, congressman, and senator. [1:05:14] It was you, O Lord, who brought him through adversity, [1:05:18] shaping within him an enduring sense of responsibility. [1:05:22] It was you who throughout his noteworthy career equipped him [1:05:26] with his assertive spirit, a force to be reckoned with, [1:05:30] while also instilling in him a pragmatic determination to get things done, [1:05:36] even when it required negotiating with the other side. [1:05:41] It was you who emboldened him with both courage and grace, [1:05:46] so that while many would know no tougher adversary, most would realize no better friend. [1:05:52] And now, as this patriot rests from his labors and stands before you, [1:05:59] may Lindsey Graham hear your own well-done, good, and faithful servant. [1:06:06] It is in your eternal name we pray. Amen. [1:06:09] Please be seated. [1:06:35] Senator Darlene Graham, members of the Graham family, [1:06:40] Vice President Vance, Majority Leader Thune, and other distinguished guests, [1:06:46] I'm incredibly honored to offer on behalf of the people of South Carolina [1:06:52] our immeasurable gratitude for the statesman and even better friend, [1:06:59] Senator Lindsey Graham. [1:07:00] When people talk about Lindsey Graham, they often talk about the titles he has held. [1:07:08] The congressman, the senator, the chairman, the colonel. [1:07:15] But titles only tell a small part of the story. [1:07:18] To truly understand Lindsey, you have to understand his deep love [1:07:24] for South Carolina and his family [1:07:27] and his belief that public service is a responsibility, not simply a position. [1:07:36] To say he loves South Carolina is an understatement. [1:07:40] He loved every city in our small but very powerful state, [1:07:47] and he always carried South Carolina traditions with him. [1:07:52] He understood the people of our state, our independence, our values, [1:08:00] our willingness to work hard, and our desire for leaders [1:08:04] who will stand up for what they believe is right. [1:08:08] Whether walking the streets of his hometown, meeting with locals, [1:08:14] or representing South Carolina on the world stage, [1:08:17] he never forgot where he came from. [1:08:19] Like most South Carolinians, family meant everything to Lindsey. [1:08:27] It drove his passion for service. [1:08:31] It drove his fight for policy. [1:08:34] And it kept him grounded. [1:08:37] Here in Washington, a town where many lose sight of who sent them here [1:08:42] and why they're here at all, [1:08:45] Lindsey never forgot where he came from or who he was here to serve. [1:08:49] What made Lindsey exceptional was his ability to work on difficult issues [1:08:57] while maintaining personal relationships with people who disagreed with him. [1:09:03] He believed that conversations mattered. [1:09:06] He believed that showing up mattered. [1:09:09] And he believed that leadership meant finding a way forward, [1:09:13] even when the path was complicated. [1:09:15] And he was also very good at outsmarting the trolls, [1:09:22] the armchair critics, and the keyboard warriors. [1:09:26] Everyone can recount stories of Lindsey's quick wit, [1:09:32] his unforgettable sense of humor, [1:09:35] and his ability to make people laugh when you least expected it. [1:09:40] He was authentic. [1:09:40] He never tried to be someone he wasn't. [1:09:46] A legacy is not built only through votes, legislation, or headlines. [1:09:52] A legacy is built through the lives touched, [1:09:55] the relationships formed, [1:09:57] and the focused mission to make a difference over time. [1:10:03] Lindsey Graham's legacy is one of service [1:10:05] to South Carolina, to our nation, [1:10:10] and to the cause of making the world a safer and better place. [1:10:14] He spent his life standing for something larger than himself. [1:10:19] And that commitment will continue to be remembered [1:10:22] by those who had the privilege of knowing him [1:10:25] and by generations who will benefit from his service. [1:10:30] Perhaps what I'll remember most was his love for our military. [1:10:36] Lindsey proudly served for 33 years in the United States Air Force, [1:10:40] retiring as a colonel. [1:10:42] He deeply understood the sacrifices made by the men and women [1:10:47] who wear our nation's uniform because he wore it himself. [1:10:53] I am the congresswoman for the upstate [1:10:55] and a lieutenant colonel for the South Carolina Air National Guard. [1:11:00] But Lindsey never missed an opportunity [1:11:02] to remind me that he outranked me, [1:11:06] not only in service, [1:11:08] but also in his office in the upper chamber. [1:11:12] And you know what? [1:11:14] He had earned that right. [1:11:16] He loved our service members. [1:11:18] He loved our veterans. [1:11:21] And he never stopped fighting for him. [1:11:24] Just last week, I received a call from a friend [1:11:28] that I had served with. [1:11:30] He was a colonel, a pilot. [1:11:32] He told me years ago he was on an aircraft [1:11:35] and Senator Graham happened to be on that plane. [1:11:40] He said he thought he never would get him out of the cockpit [1:11:42] because he was right in the middle, [1:11:45] almost the entire flight talking to the pilots [1:11:48] and learning more about them. [1:11:52] That's just who Lindsey was. [1:11:54] He wanted to be right there alongside our fighters [1:11:57] and our veterans. [1:11:59] I was proud to call Lindsey Graham my constituent [1:12:01] and honored to have called him my friend. [1:12:07] Service is not celebrity nor comfort. [1:12:10] And public service is never accomplished [1:12:13] by one person alone. [1:12:15] Every member knows it takes a team. [1:12:18] And he built one of the best teams [1:12:20] who faithfully served alongside him. [1:12:26] To every member of his Senate staff, [1:12:30] both past and present, [1:12:32] thank you for your service to Lindsey, [1:12:36] to South Carolina, [1:12:38] and the United States of America. [1:12:41] Your professionalism, your loyalty, [1:12:45] and your sacrifice, [1:12:47] and your loss is recognized. [1:12:51] Having served under the Department of the Air Force, [1:12:53] Lindsey and I both knew the airman's creed, [1:12:56] which partly reads, [1:12:58] my mission is to fly, fight, and win. [1:13:03] I am faithful to a proud heritage, [1:13:06] a tradition of honor, [1:13:08] and a legacy of valor. [1:13:11] Those words describe Lindsey Graham's life. [1:13:14] Through triumph and hardship, [1:13:17] victory and criticism, [1:13:19] a legacy of service. [1:13:23] I remember so well one of my last joint events [1:13:25] with Senator Graham. [1:13:28] We shared a stage together [1:13:30] at a church in our district [1:13:31] to discuss our shared support [1:13:33] for the people of Israel [1:13:35] and to talk about our faith. [1:13:38] Those were two topics [1:13:39] that were very important to both of us. [1:13:44] Senator Graham's death was unexpected. [1:13:48] He had a full schedule. [1:13:50] He had plans. [1:13:53] And in this time of mourning, [1:13:55] we're reminded of God's comfort [1:13:57] and that His plan is perfect. [1:14:00] None of us know when it's our time, [1:14:05] but we're reminded [1:14:06] that our only eternal hope [1:14:09] is found in our Savior. [1:14:13] As the Bible reads [1:14:14] in the book of Romans, [1:14:17] chapter 10, verse 13, [1:14:20] for whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord [1:14:22] shall be saved. [1:14:24] To the Graham family, [1:14:29] may God bless you and keep you, [1:14:32] and may God continue to show each of us [1:14:35] the grace that we do not deserve. [1:14:37] Mr. Vice President, Darlene, [1:15:09] Senator Graham, Larry, [1:15:13] members of the Graham family, [1:15:14] ladies and gentlemen, good morning. [1:15:17] It's difficult to believe [1:15:18] that we're here today [1:15:18] to say a final farewell to Lindsey [1:15:20] as he leaves the Capitol for the last time. [1:15:23] My heart is heavy. [1:15:25] I feel his absence every day, [1:15:27] and I know so many of my colleagues do as well. [1:15:31] Senators on both sides of the aisle [1:15:33] counted him as a friend. [1:15:36] Republicans and Democrats alike, [1:15:38] including the Democrat leader, [1:15:40] are here to say farewell. [1:15:43] Lindsey was a towering figure [1:15:44] here in the Senate [1:15:45] and on the international stage. [1:15:49] His leadership on national security [1:15:52] and on our national defense is well known. [1:15:56] I traveled with Lindsey all over the world [1:15:58] as part of congressional delegations, [1:16:00] and I saw firsthand just how much [1:16:03] he was respected by our allies [1:16:05] and just how well he was able to connect [1:16:08] with foreign leaders around the globe. [1:16:12] Striking, too, [1:16:13] was the instant connection he had [1:16:15] with the military men and women that we met. [1:16:20] They recognized him immediately [1:16:22] as one of their own. [1:16:24] Lindsey's work on these issues [1:16:26] would be enough to cement his place [1:16:27] as a leader in the Senate, [1:16:29] but he was a leader on many other issues, too. [1:16:36] As chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee [1:16:37] in the 116th Congress, [1:16:39] he fought tirelessly [1:16:40] to advance well-qualified judges. [1:16:43] He was serving as chair of the Budget Committee [1:16:46] at the time of his death [1:16:47] and was responsible for getting important [1:16:49] tax relief legislation to the floor. [1:16:51] And no tribute to Lindsey's work [1:16:55] is complete without mentioning [1:16:58] that he was a powerful voice [1:17:01] for the pro-life movement. [1:17:03] Until my last breath, [1:17:05] I will be fighting for this cause, he said. [1:17:09] And he was. [1:17:11] He was a fierce defender of Ukraine. [1:17:15] He was a fierce defender of the unborn. [1:17:19] And on the surface, [1:17:20] these might seem like two completely separate issues, [1:17:23] but it strikes me that in another way, [1:17:27] they are both of a piece. [1:17:30] In both cases, Lindsey Graham saw injustice. [1:17:33] And he spoke up. [1:17:37] And, was as typical of Lindsey, [1:17:40] he spoke up fearlessly. [1:17:43] I don't apologize for being pro-life, [1:17:45] he said in an interview in 2022, [1:17:48] and probably on a number of other occasions. [1:17:51] It didn't matter to Lindsey [1:17:52] whether an issue was popular or unpopular, [1:17:56] whether he had the full support of his colleagues [1:17:58] or whether he was standing alone. [1:18:01] If he believed he was in the right, [1:18:04] he spoke up. [1:18:07] He told things the way he saw them, [1:18:10] and he didn't mince words. [1:18:11] But lest anyone think it was all work [1:18:15] and no levity with Lindsey, [1:18:19] let me just say that there was no one, [1:18:22] no one who took his job more seriously [1:18:24] than Lindsey Graham. [1:18:26] But also, no one was more capable [1:18:30] of cracking up a room. [1:18:35] During the work week here in Washington, [1:18:36] a lot of us are away from our families, [1:18:38] so we often get together in groups for dinner. [1:18:43] And let me tell you, [1:18:44] Lindsey was always the first call. [1:18:46] The conversation and the laughs [1:18:49] always flowed at any meal [1:18:52] where Lindsey Graham was present. [1:18:56] He was entertaining always [1:18:58] and pretentious never. [1:19:04] There are a lot of so-called self-made people [1:19:06] in the world, he once said. [1:19:09] I'm not one of them. [1:19:11] My family, friends, neighbors, [1:19:13] and my faith picked me up when I was down, [1:19:16] believed in me when I had doubts. [1:19:19] You made me the man I am today, he said. [1:19:27] Ladies and gentlemen, [1:19:27] Lindsey will be remembered as a senator [1:19:30] and as a statesman, but for me, [1:19:35] most of all, I will remember him as my friend. [1:19:38] It's hard to think that there will be [1:19:40] no more Senate dinners with Lindsey, [1:19:44] that he won't be dropping by my office [1:19:45] to discuss some piece of legislation [1:19:47] or make me laugh with his witty commentary. [1:19:53] But I cling to the same faith that Lindsey had, [1:19:56] to the sure and certain hope of the resurrection [1:20:00] and the knowledge that death is not the end. [1:20:05] I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord. [1:20:07] The one who believes in me will live [1:20:11] even though they die, [1:20:12] and whoever lives by believing in me [1:20:16] will never die. [1:20:20] To Darlene and the Graham family, [1:20:22] to Lindsey's beloved staff members, [1:20:27] be assured of the prayers of my wife, Kimberly, and I [1:20:32] and the prayers of so many in this room. [1:20:39] And to Lindsey, rest in peace, my friend. [1:20:43] Look forward to the days [1:20:51] when you make us all laugh again. [1:21:13] Well, first to Darlene [1:21:15] and to the Graham family, all of you, [1:21:17] I know you loved Lindsey and were proud of him [1:21:20] and he was proud of you and I'm very, very sorry. [1:21:23] It's good to see you all here [1:21:24] among his friends and his colleagues [1:21:26] and I also, of course, have to issue my condolences to them. [1:21:29] I know so many of you loved Lindsey like I did. [1:21:32] So many of you argued with Lindsey, [1:21:34] laughed with Lindsey, relied on Lindsey. [1:21:36] And I also, of course, want to give condolences [1:21:39] to a group of people you sometimes don't hear as often [1:21:42] mentioned in the same breath, [1:21:44] but I know who loved him, which is his staff. [1:21:46] I know all of you worked for him for a long time. [1:21:48] Many of you worked for him for longer than, you know, [1:21:51] I've been in public service certainly longer, [1:21:54] some of you even than I've been graduated from high school. [1:21:56] I don't mean to age any of you, [1:21:58] but what a testament to a man [1:22:00] that he has so much loyal and devoted staff. [1:22:05] And I think that's the first thing [1:22:06] I want to tell about Lindsey Graham. [1:22:08] I want to tell some stories, [1:22:09] but I also want to make an observation, [1:22:13] which is that Lindsey Graham loved people [1:22:15] from all walks of life. [1:22:17] I think in part because of the way that he grew up, [1:22:20] because of the fact that he wasn't handed everything. [1:22:23] He was fascinated in everybody. [1:22:26] He was fascinated in the wait staff [1:22:29] in the Senate dining room. [1:22:30] He was fascinated in the people who made the food. [1:22:32] He was fascinated in the lowest staffer [1:22:35] who had been hired three days earlier. [1:22:37] He was fascinated by, of course, [1:22:39] the very leadership of our country. [1:22:42] And I think he was fascinated in people [1:22:44] because he loved people and he was interested in them. [1:22:47] He was the kind of guy who would walk into the Senate. [1:22:50] And when he walked into the Senate, [1:22:52] this was a guy who couldn't have stood more [1:22:54] than five foot six or five foot seven, [1:22:57] but he'd swashbuckle in with his jacket open [1:22:59] like he was six foot five. [1:23:01] He had an attitude to him. [1:23:03] And it's one of the reasons [1:23:04] why Lindsey Graham was Lindsey Graham. [1:23:06] But he would walk into the United States Senate [1:23:08] and he would slap you on the back. [1:23:11] He would greet the person who served his food. [1:23:13] He treated everybody the same [1:23:15] because he was fascinated [1:23:16] and he loved every single person in this chamber. [1:23:20] And that's a great testament to the man. [1:23:22] You know, I first got to know Lindsey Graham [1:23:25] when I was on the Senate campaign trail [1:23:27] for my own Senate race in 2022. [1:23:30] And I remember riding in the back of the car with him, [1:23:33] you know, during these campaigns, [1:23:34] you go from one event to the next and to the next event. [1:23:37] And I remember learning a lot from him. [1:23:39] I had a lot of people who campaigned with me [1:23:41] during that time, but I learned something [1:23:44] from Lindsey Graham, [1:23:45] the way that he interacted with people, [1:23:47] the way that he was so interested in what was going on [1:23:50] and what was moving people [1:23:51] and what was motivating them [1:23:52] and what they were interested in. [1:23:54] That affection and love of people [1:23:56] was obvious even on the campaign trail, [1:23:59] but so too was Lindsey Graham's [1:24:02] world-class sense of humor. [1:24:04] And in one event in particular, [1:24:06] we had just left one event. [1:24:07] We were riding at the back of the car [1:24:08] going to the next event. [1:24:10] Lindsey Graham told me a story [1:24:12] about his time in the house. [1:24:14] And if I repeated exactly what he told me, Darlene, [1:24:18] it would be the end of my political career forever. [1:24:20] But what I can say is that I was laughing so hard [1:24:24] that by the time we got to the next event, [1:24:26] I had abdominal cramps [1:24:27] and I was barely able to speak [1:24:29] because Lindsey Graham could make anybody laugh [1:24:33] and he could make anybody feel at home. [1:24:35] I was talking to, you know, a mutual friend of ours, [1:24:38] a person who didn't always agree [1:24:39] with Lindsey Graham's politics [1:24:41] just shortly after his death. [1:24:43] And I expected the person [1:24:44] maybe to say something critical, [1:24:46] but he said, you know what? [1:24:47] Even though we sometimes disagreed, [1:24:49] I loved Lindsey Graham. [1:24:51] It was impossible not to like him. [1:24:54] That swashbuckling, infectious laugh, [1:24:57] that attitude, that passion [1:24:59] that so many others have talked about, [1:25:01] Lindsey Graham was impossible [1:25:03] not to like as a human being [1:25:05] and, of course, as a United States senator. [1:25:09] You know, I remember on that campaign trail [1:25:12] where, you know, you're trying to raise money. [1:25:14] And one of the ways that you raise money [1:25:16] is you send people to your campaign website. [1:25:20] And I said, Lindsey, [1:25:21] before one of these fox hits on the campaign trail, [1:25:24] I said, Lindsey, [1:25:26] could you maybe mention the website, jdvance.com? [1:25:29] And over a four-minute interview, [1:25:32] he must have mentioned jdvance.com [1:25:34] close to a dozen times. [1:25:37] The host would ask, how was the weather? [1:25:39] And Lindsey would say, [1:25:40] well, before I check the weather, [1:25:41] I always go to jdvance.com. [1:25:43] And in a four- or five-minute TV appearance, [1:25:48] Lindsey Graham raised us over $100,000. [1:25:51] And that campaign stop was a critical part [1:25:55] of me getting elected to the United States Senate [1:25:57] and, of course, going on this incredible journey. [1:25:59] That was who Lindsey Graham was. [1:26:03] I remember once I got to the Senate [1:26:04] getting in this argument with Lindsey. [1:26:07] And as John said, as Leader Thune said, [1:26:09] he was a fierce defender of Ukraine. [1:26:11] And he and I got into this intense argument [1:26:14] at a Senate lunch. [1:26:15] I think some of our colleagues probably remember this [1:26:17] about a funding bill for Ukraine. [1:26:19] And I remember at the end of it going back to my staff. [1:26:23] And I was at the time working on a rail legislation [1:26:26] that I really, really cared about. [1:26:28] And I remember going back to my staff and saying, [1:26:30] well, that's probably the end of Lindsey's vote [1:26:33] on the railway bill [1:26:34] because he is never going to support anything I support [1:26:38] after the argument that he and I just had. [1:26:41] And, of course, I found out a couple of weeks later [1:26:43] from another Senate colleague [1:26:44] that the fiercest advocate of that bill [1:26:47] behind the scenes was Senator Lindsey Graham. [1:26:51] Now, Lindsey was who he was. [1:26:53] And I knew that Lindsey couldn't even pretend [1:26:56] to care about rail policy. [1:26:58] It was something I really cared about, [1:26:59] but it wasn't something Lindsey was particularly focused on. [1:27:02] And so, I went to Lindsey and I said, [1:27:04] why are you helping me? [1:27:06] Why are you helping this legislation? [1:27:08] And I expected him to do what so many politicians would do. [1:27:12] I expected him to lie and say, [1:27:15] well, I really care about rail legislation. [1:27:17] And he said, oh, I don't care about that at all. [1:27:20] And I said, well, why are you helping me? [1:27:22] And he said, well, I don't care about it, but you do. [1:27:25] And that was the kind of colleague he could be, [1:27:28] a person you argued with and fought with in one minute, [1:27:31] but behind the scenes without collecting an ounce of credit [1:27:34] was working for you [1:27:37] and working for the things that you cared about in the next. [1:27:40] That was who Lindsey Graham was. [1:27:44] You know, before I knew Lindsey, [1:27:47] one of the most enduring parts of his legacy [1:27:50] is I do believe that Justice Kavanaugh [1:27:54] would not be on the Supreme Court [1:27:56] were it not for his fierce advocacy during a critical moment. [1:28:00] Remember that Senate confirmation hearing [1:28:02] where Lindsey, and by the way, [1:28:04] he got criticism from the Republican side of the aisle for this. [1:28:08] He would always vote for qualified Democrat judicial nominations. [1:28:12] He came to the judicial nomination process [1:28:15] in a spirit of bipartisanship. [1:28:17] Again, he was criticized sometimes [1:28:18] from our side of the aisle for that. [1:28:21] But what he saw happening to Kavanaugh [1:28:23] was not a policy disagreement. [1:28:25] It was character assassination. [1:28:27] And Lindsey got as fiery [1:28:29] and as passionate as I have ever seen [1:28:31] a human being get during a judicial confirmation. [1:28:34] And I believe that he saved that nomination. [1:28:37] Now that moment, of course, went viral, [1:28:40] but Lindsey didn't do it for social media clicks. [1:28:42] He did it to do something [1:28:44] at the very highest part of the Senate, [1:28:48] which was to persuade his colleagues. [1:28:50] And persuade his colleagues he did. [1:28:52] I remember there were a few people who were waffling at that moment. [1:28:56] A few people who were unsure what they were going to do. [1:28:59] Lindsey didn't just earn a lot of headlines. [1:29:02] He actually persuaded people. [1:29:04] And that maybe is how I will choose most [1:29:08] to remember my friend Lindsey Graham. [1:29:11] He saw that the Senate at its very worst [1:29:15] could be a venue for character assassination. [1:29:18] But because he loved people, [1:29:21] he saw that the Senate at its very best [1:29:24] could be a deliberative body geared towards persuading people. [1:29:28] And that's what Lindsey Graham did in that case [1:29:33] and in so many others. [1:29:35] So I choose to remember Lindsey Graham [1:29:37] as a man who could disagree with you [1:29:39] without being disagreeable. [1:29:41] I choose to remember Lindsey Graham [1:29:44] as a person who could fight with you on one issue, [1:29:47] but fight for you on another issue. [1:29:51] I remember Lindsey Graham as a man who loved people. [1:29:54] And because he loved people, [1:29:56] he was willing to reason with them, [1:29:58] to respect them and ultimately to persuade them. [1:30:03] May God comfort all of those who loved Lindsey Graham, [1:30:10] particularly his beautiful family. [1:30:12] And may God rest the soul of Senator Lindsey Graham, [1:30:17] a true American original. [1:40:08] Father, we thank you for the inspiration of the life [1:40:16] and the legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham. [1:40:22] We proclaim your generosity to this nation and world [1:40:28] by giving us the gift, [1:40:31] someone who sought to leave the world better founded, [1:40:41] inspired by his great life, [1:40:46] teach us all to see you more clearly, [1:40:52] to love you more dearly, [1:40:55] and to follow you more nearly each day. [1:41:01] Continue to bless and keep us. [1:41:08] Make your face shine upon us [1:41:13] and be gracious unto us. [1:41:17] Lift the light of your countenance upon us [1:41:23] and give us your shalom, [1:41:27] your wholeness, your peace. [1:41:32] We pray in the name of Prince of Peace. [1:41:39] Russia just before his death, Graham had traveled Ukraine [2:07:27] with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, [2:07:29] they both co-sponsored that Russian sanctions package. [2:07:32] And tonight, after, again, the memorial at the Washington National Cathedral, [2:07:37] senators will meet with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, [2:07:42] Capitol, a meeting that Senator Lindsey Graham surely would have been at if he were here today. [2:07:48] Today's ceremony, of course, at the Capitol is happening right before the Cathedral ceremony at 2 p.m. Eastern, [2:07:56] where we will be hearing from the President. [2:07:59] Of course, his final burial happening in South Carolina tomorrow with the memorial there as well. [2:08:05] Crazy. [2:08:21] Thank you for setting us up for success.