On the record · Updated October 18, 2026

Darline Graham quotes

appointed Senator running in the runoff

13 things Darline Graham said, verbatim, from July 18, 2026 to October 18, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.

Also appeared as: Sen. Darline Graham

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Oct 18latest entry

The United States should have kept the Graham Act sanctions and tariffs on Russia in force.

Supports Oct 18

“Personally, I would choose to keep the pressure on Russia,”

USA Today Trump waives Russia sanctions days before the Graham Act took effect ›

Others on this question

Kirill Dmitriev Russian presidential envoy for investment Disputes

“The Trump administration’s suspension of the Graham Act is an important and truly historic moment,”

Rick Scott Republican senator from Florida Supports

“I think it's clear Russia is the aggressor, and we've got to do everything we can to put economic pressure on Russia,”

Thom Tillis Republican senator from North Carolina Supports

“It's unconscionable that this administration is capitulating to a Russian dictator who illegally invaded Ukraine.”

Darline Graham's admission that she is not informed on national security shows she is unprepared for the Senate.

Qualifies Aug 26

“National security is not my thing, not my area of expertise, but I do support the military.”

CBS News Darline Graham wins South Carolina's Senate runoff by 18,069 votes, a week after saying national security is not her thing ›

Others on this question

Nikki Haley former South Carolina governor Supports

“Lindsey Graham was well informed on the United States' national security. Darline Graham admits she's not,”

Darline Graham on The Middle East1

As printed Aug 20

“Israel is one of our strongest allies, so I definitely support standing with Israel”

on her backing Israel and Trump's Iran war moments after dodging a Taiwan question

Truthout Sen. Darline Graham Says She’s “Not That Informed on National Security” ›

All 171 people on the record on the Middle East ›

Darline Graham on Ukraine & Russia1

As printed Aug 8

“This legislation hits Putin where it hurts”

on the expected impact of the new Russia sanctions legislation

PBS NewsHour Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham ›

All 50 people on the record on ukraine & Russia ›

Darline Graham on National security & surveillance4

As printed Aug 22

“I'm not that informed on national security.”

on Graham admitting she lacks national security knowledge ahead of a possible Senate seat

CBS News Trump campaigns with Darline Graham in South Carolina ahead of runoff ›

As printed Aug 22

“National security is not my thing.”

on Graham's Taiwan and South China Sea gaffe raising doubts about her Senate readiness

PBS NewsHour WATCH LIVE: Trump stumps for S.C. Sen. Darline Graham ahead of GOP runoff ›

As printed Aug 22

“not that informed on national security”

on the debate stumble Trump's rally was staged to move past

One America News Network Trump rallies for Sen. Darline Graham in S.C. ahead of GOP runoff ›

As printed Aug 22

“National security is not my thing, not my area of expertise”

on Sen. Darline Graham seeking a full term despite limited national security knowledge

The Advocate Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline, a current U.S. senator, admits national security is ‘not my thing’ ›

All 83 people on the record on national security & surveillance ›

Darline Graham on Economy, jobs & inflation1

As printed Aug 20

“They're worried about their pocketbooks more than they're worried about the South China Sea, quite honestly”

on her defending a focus on voters' pocketbooks over South China Sea tensions

PBS NewsHour Sen. Darline Graham avoids giving direct answer to national security question in S.C. debate: 'Not my thing' ›

All 93 people on the record on economy, jobs & inflation ›

Darline Graham on Campaigns & elections3

As printed Aug 12

“Probably the biggest thing that sets me apart from the other two top candidates is they’re politicians and I’m not”

on Graham contrasting her outsider status with career-politician rivals in the runoff

MSNBC Darline Graham advances to runoff as she tries to escape her late brother’s shadow ›

As printed Jul 21

“I'm in”

on confirming her candidacy for Senate

Fox News Nancy Mace reveals Senate decision as Lindsey Graham's sister redraws the race ›

As printed Jul 18

“Lindsey has always been there for me. And now, I will be there for him,”

on taking her brother's Senate seat as fulfilling their bond

MSNBC Trump urges Darline Graham to run for Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham ›

All 150 people on the record on campaigns & elections ›

Darline Graham on The presidency & national symbols1

As printed Jul 19

“I promise to work hard over the next several months to support the president and carry forward the efforts of my brother on behalf of the citizens of South Carolina and the United States.”

on pledging to advance her brother's pro-Trump political agenda

PBS NewsHour Darline Graham's career centered disability. Now she could help shape national policy ›

All 83 people on the record on the presidency & national symbols ›

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