Lindsey Graham Expresses Deep Concern: 'I've Never Been More Worried About A 9/11'

He also voiced skepticism about the likelihood of the Senate reaching a bipartisan agreement on Ukraine and border issues before the end of the year.

"I've never been more worried about a 9/11 than I am right now and our borders have been obliterated," Graham stated. He further emphasized that a superficial solution would not suffice, saying, "We're not going to give in on some band-aid fix. The bottom line here is we feel like we're being jammed. We're not anywhere close to a deal."

Graham's comments came in the wake of FBI Director Christopher Wray's recent warnings about the escalating terrorist threat resulting from the conflict in Israel, which he described as an "inspiration the likes of which we haven't seen since ISIS."

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The Republican party has been pushing for Democrats to make concessions on border security in return for a deal on aid to Ukraine, a matter on which there is broad agreement in Congress regarding its necessity. Graham, a vocal supporter of Ukraine within the GOP, has joined his party in advocating for a supplemental aid package that includes provisions for border security.

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December 18, 2023

Despite the House adjourning for winter break, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has announced plans to reconvene the upper chamber this week to discuss a potential compromise package. Key negotiators, including Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.), have indicated significant progress.

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However, the complexity of immigration law presents a significant hurdle, according to Lankford. Drafting the bill is expected to be a lengthy and challenging process. "I think this will go into next year. I've been talking to the people at the table," Graham said.

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The current status of the negotiations remains unclear, with mixed signals coming from the negotiators. While Sinema told Politico, "We made really good progress today. We're moving forward on big issues," Lankford countered, "We've got a long way to go."

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A primary point of contention is the handling of asylum seekers. Democrats generally believe the US has a moral obligation to accept them, while Republicans argue that this policy has contributed significantly to the influx of migrants. Data from US Customs and Border Protection shows that more than 3.2 million encounters were reported during the fiscal year 2023.

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In an attempt to facilitate the negotiations, the White House has increased its involvement, with Chief of Staff Jeff Zients and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas taking part. The administration has reportedly expressed willingness to establish a border authority that can expel migrants without asylum screenings under certain conditions when daily crossing levels are exceptionally high.

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Additionally, the White House is said to have proposed expanding detention facilities and increasing deportations to appease Republicans. These suggestions have sparked outrage among several progressives, including Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.).

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President Biden has labeled the failure to pass a supplemental aid package for Ukraine a "Christmas gift" to Russian leader Vladimir Putin. He has requested $61.4 billion for Ukraine as part of a larger $106 billion package that also includes funding for Israel, Taiwan, and the US' southern border.

Despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Washington last week and discussions with lawmakers, Republicans have not budged on their demands for border security. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has indicated that he will call the House of Representatives back into session this week if a breakthrough in negotiations is achieved.

Graham also addressed the ongoing impeachment probe into President Biden over alleged influence peddling by his family, which was formalized last week. He downplayed the investigation, saying, "I haven't really been paying that much attention to it. They have to prove that President Biden somehow financially benefited from the business enterprises of Hunter Biden. We'll see."

His comments underscore the latest divide between House Republicans and their Senate counterparts over the impeachment inquiry issue.

Graham also dismissed former President Donald Trump's recent controversial comments at a New Hampshire rally, where he claimed that immigrants are "poisoning the blood of our country." Biden's campaign later accused Trump of echoing Adolf Hitler in his speech.

"I could care less what language people use as long as we get it right. I believe in legal immigration. I have no animosity toward people trying to come to our country," Graham said. "The president has a way of talking sometimes I disagree with but he actually delivered on the border. People are looking for results."