VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-07-28
“He was one of our close friends,”
Richard Burr · said 2026-07-28 · reported 2026-07-28
Burr paid tribute to Graham at the Capitol ceremony and kissed the casket to say goodbye.
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