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Thune chokes up on Senate floor speaking about Graham

Thune chokes up on Senate floor speaking about Graham

Summary

Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke emotionally on the Senate floor about his friend, Senator Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly from an aortic dissection on Saturday night. Thune described how Graham's friendship made their work easier and more meaningful.

Key Facts

  • Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) died suddenly on Saturday night.
  • The cause of death was an aortic dissection, which is a serious tear in a large blood vessel.
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) spoke about Graham on the Senate floor Monday afternoon.
  • Thune became emotional while remembering his friend.
  • Thune said Graham’s friendship made the job better and less burdensome.
  • This statement happened during an official Senate session.
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