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Pence Urges Renaming Russia Sanctions Bill After Graham

7/16/2026

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Former Vice President Mike Pence recalled a meeting where Sen. Lindsey Graham asked about his family before shifting to Ukraine sanctions.
Pence urged Congress to rename the Russia sanctions bill after Sen. Lindsey Graham, noting Graham’s support for the military, Israel and anti-abortion policies.
Former Vice President Mike Pence called for the bill’s passage and for U.S. President Donald Trump to sign it, while the White House declined comment.

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Former Vice President Mike Pence recalled a meeting where Sen. Lindsey Graham asked about his family before shifting to Ukraine sanctions.
Pence urged Congress to rename the Russia sanctions bill after Sen. Lindsey Graham, noting Graham’s support for the military, Israel and anti-abortion policies.
Former Vice President Mike Pence called for the bill’s passage and for U.S. President Donald Trump to sign it, while the White House declined comment.