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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today released the following statement on the death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il.

 

“From a historical perspective, Kim Jong-il’s reign was one of terror, oppression and brutality to his own people.  I hope the Administration will signal to our allies in South Korea and Japan that we will stand behind them as power is transferred in North Korea.  Anytime you have a vacuum in an unstable place like North Korea, it is dangerous for the world at large.”

 

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AUDIO: Senator Lindsey Graham on the death of Kim Jong-il