Sen. Tim Scott welcomes Darline Graham as she is sworn in as South Carolina’s senator

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement on Darline Graham, who was sworn in today as South Carolina's United States Senator. Darline will fill the seat vacated by her late brother, Lindsey Graham.

"Darline Graham will be a fantastic United States senator for the great people of South Carolina, and I welcome her to the South Carolina delegation," said Sen. Scott. "Lindsey spent his whole life looking out for his sister, Darline, and it's a wonderful tribute that she is now carrying his legacy of service across the finish line. She makes history today as the first woman to represent South Carolina in this chamber, and she does so with the prayers, respect, and full support of her colleagues. I am honored to welcome Senator Graham to the Senate, and I look forward to working closely together to continue serving South Carolinians and building on the legacy of Lindsey Graham in the months ahead."

Lindsey Graham and his sister Darline had an inseparable bond. After the passing of both of their parents 15 months apart, Lindsey adopted his sister and took full responsibility caring for her. Darline stood alongside her brother during his more than two decades in public office, and she enters the Senate with experience in helping people with disabilities get jobs.

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