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Late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died suddenly on July 11 from an aortic dissection, was honored in a memorial service at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday morning. The service was attended by Senate leaders including Vice President Vance, who serves as President of the Senate, as well as Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). The bipartisan gathering paid tribute to Graham's decades of service in the Senate, highlighting his influence on national security and foreign policy. Graham, a prominent Republican voice, served in the Senate since 2003 and was known for his close ties to military and intelligence communities.
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A memorial service was held Tuesday morning in the U.S. Capitol to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died suddenly on July 11 from an aortic dissection.
The service was attended by Senate leaders, including Vice President Vance, who also serves as president of the Senate, as well as leaders from both parties: Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.).
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