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A partisan friendship, Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell pays tribute to Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham has been reported to have passed at the age of 71 on the evening of July 11, 2026

Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks after winning the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins) (Jeffrey Collins, Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell, Michigan Democrat has released a statement for the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsay Graham, South Carolina Republican.

“Lindsey Graham was a friend whose kindness I’ll always remember. My heartfelt condolences go out to his friends and family mourning his loss.

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After John passed away, Lindsey checked on me to make sure I was okay. And when the president insulted my family during one of the hardest periods of my life, Lindsey publicly demanded an apology. Those acts of decency and compassion meant more than he ever knew.

We didn’t always agree, but we never stopped talking through the toughest issues facing our country or searching for common ground where we could find it. I am grateful for his friendship and the respect we shared despite our differences.

May he rest in peace."