The Senate lost an accomplished legislator with the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and the nation lost a happy warrior. Whether the issue was national security or criminal justice reform, Graham was not only a principled advocate for his beliefs and constituents, but also a gifted deal-maker who knew how and when to reach across the aisle in search of bipartisan agreement. He was a rare political talent, and his experience and temperament will be missed in the halls of Congress.

Graham’s true passion was foreign policy, and he leaves behind a record of recognizing the gravest threats to America and using his power as a senator to steer U.S. policy in a stronger direction.