\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFlorida political leaders express their condolences following the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, on Saturday, July 11, at age 71.SEN. RICK SCOTT (REPUBLICAN) \u201cAnne and I are shocked and heartbroken to learn of the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. We ask that you join us in keeping his family, friends, and team in your prayers during this time. \u201cLindsey was a good friend and a dedicated public servant for the people of South Carolina and the United States. He knew what it was like to rise up from difficult circumstances and build a life of purpose. \u201cThrough his time in the Air Force and in Congress, Lindsey dedicated his career to America\u2019s national defense and freedom around the world. I was grateful to work with him. He will be greatly missed as a legislator and a friend.\u201dSEN. ASHLEY MOODY (REPUBLICAN)\u201cMy family and I mourn the sudden passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. There are people in this world who have the ability to change the air in a room through wit, humor, well-placed arguments, reason, or impassioned appeals. Lindsey Graham had the uncanny ability to pull them all off at once. His loss will leave a gaping hole in the fabric of our conference and will be felt immensely as we navigate the challenges facing our nation. We will pray for his family, friends, and all who loved him during this difficult time.\u201dThe latest: WPBF 25 News coverage on PoliticsREP. SCOTT FRANKLIN (REPUBLICAN – REPRESENTS OKEECHOBEE COUNTY)\u201cStunned by the sudden passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of America\u2019s staunchest patriots and tireless advocates for Peace through Strength. I\u2019ll always treasure his advice and words of encouragement when I was a new member of Congress. He will be deeply missed.\u201dREP. MIKE HARIDOPOLOS (REPUBLICAN – REPRESENTS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY)\u201cRest in Peace Lindsey Graham. \ud83d\ude4f. Thank you for your service in Congress and the National Guard.\u201dGet the latest political updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Florida political leaders express their condolences following the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, on Saturday, July 11, at age 71.<\/p>\n
SEN. RICK SCOTT (REPUBLICAN)<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne and I are shocked and heartbroken to learn of the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. We ask that you join us in keeping his family, friends, and team in your prayers during this time. <\/p>\n
\u201cLindsey was a good friend and a dedicated public servant for the people of South Carolina and the United States. He knew what it was like to rise up from difficult circumstances and build a life of purpose. <\/p>\n
\u201cThrough his time in the Air Force and in Congress, Lindsey dedicated his career to America\u2019s national defense and freedom around the world. I was grateful to work with him. He will be greatly missed as a legislator and a friend.\u201d<\/p>\n
SEN. ASHLEY MOODY (REPUBLICAN)<\/p>\n
\u201cMy family and I mourn the sudden passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. There are people in this world who have the ability to change the air in a room through wit, humor, well-placed arguments, reason, or impassioned appeals. Lindsey Graham had the uncanny ability to pull them all off at once. <\/p>\n
His loss will leave a gaping hole in the fabric of our conference and will be felt immensely as we navigate the challenges facing our nation. We will pray for his family, friends, and all who loved him during this difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n