Source: Fox News
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Former Vice President Mike Pence is calling on Congress to rename Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions legislation after the late senator. 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 argued 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.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Mike Pence is calling for a tribute to Lindsey Graham by renaming the Russia sanctions bill after him. Pence and Graham had a conversation about Ukraine sanctions before Graham’s death. Graham was a strong advocate for tougher sanctions against Russia and was consistent in his views throughout his public career. Pence remembers Graham as a serious legislator who was deeply committed to policy. The Russia sanctions bill is now a way for Congress to honor Graham’s legacy.
The process of renaming the bill has begun, with Pence championing the effort. The outcome is yet to be seen, but the performance of honoring a late senator has started.
Author: Evan Null
