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Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 10:54 a.m.

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WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement tonight after the presidential address.

"I was incredibly disappointed in the tone of his speech. At times I found his tone to be overly combative and believe he behaved in a manner beneath the dignity of the office. I fear his speech tonight has made it more difficult -- not less -- to find common ground.

"He appeared to be angry at his critics and disappointed the American people were not buying the proposals he has been selling. The president's confrontational demeanor increased the emotional and political divide. I hope the President will learn that true bipartisanship begins with mutual respect. Criticism of a public official is to be expected and not all criticism is demagoguery.

"When it comes to the public option, the President is either being disingenuous or misinformed. The public option, contrary to the president's claims, will eventually lead to a government takeover of our health care system.

"One could easily be led to believe tonight's speech is the beginning of a 'go it alone' strategy. If the Obama Administration and congressional Democrats go down this path and push a bill on the American people they do not want, it could be the beginning of the end of the Obama presidency."

On a Member of Congress Accusing the President of Telling a 'Lie':

"The president's combative tone did not justify a Member of Congress shouting out 'you lie.' Our nation's president deserves to be treated with respect It was inappropriate remark and I am glad an apology has been made."
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Lindsay Graham - Grow Up!

Posted by Jason Stanton, Arlington, VA - Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 1:39 p.m.

Was Lindsay Graham listening to the same Presidential address that the rest of America was? Or is he merely repeating a party line? Mr. Obama's plan was a centrist, uniquely American, bipartisan proposal that included ideas from both left and right, Republicans and Democrats. As far as being disrespectful, it was Mr. Graham and his fellow Republicans who misbehaved during the address. This summer we've heard enough lies from the GOP about death panels, a government take-over of healthcare, not to mention the whole birther nonsense, and most Americans are, frankly, quite tired of this churlishness. I have visited the state of South Carolina innumerable times, and I wonder why such charming people would be represented by people like Lindsay Graham and Joe Wilson? As a self-identified independent and moderate who has voted for both Republicans and Democrats equally over the past 25 years, I am, frankly, disgusted with Mr. Graham's comments and attitude. If his attitude is indicative of his party, then they are writing their epitaph even as we speak.

Thank You congressman Joe Wilson

Posted by Bob Lyncheski, Little River - Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 12:44 p.m.

Congressman Joe Wilson spoke for millions of us when he pointed to only one of the lies Obama told during the speech.

We can read and we know what is in the Healthcare bill, This President is trying to make us out to be idiots because we have found him out.

We need more brave Congressman to speak out against the lies of this administration.

The only crises we face are those created by the Obama administration to push their socialist agenda

By the way the democrats booed President Bush on several occasions. Where was the outcry then?

Assertive not Combative

Posted by John Smith, South Carolina - Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 11:53 a.m.

Combative tone? Lindsey is still as pompous as ever. Assertive would more accurately describe the President’s tone.

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