The U.S. senator's 'best money we've ever spent' comment was swiftly pounced on by Russian officials and media, who even called for his assassination.
BREAKING REPORT: Russia issues warrant for Lindsey Graham's ARREST following viral video released by Ukraine with Graham saying 'the Russians are dying' and US military assistance is the 'best money we've ever spent'...But as the backlash against Graham escalated, it soon emerged that his comments were misleadingly edited in the short clip, which conflated different comments.
Graham:"You remind me of our better selves in America. There was a time when we were this way fighting to the last person. Free or die.Graham:"...And the Russians are dying.Finally, here’s an offer to my Russian ‘friends’ who want to arrest and try me for calling out the Putin regime as being war criminals:Come and make your best case.
"To know that my commitment to Ukraine has drawn the ire of Putin's regime brings me immense joy. I will continue to stand with and for Ukraine's freedom until every Russian soldier is expelled from Ukrainian territory."
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