Bryant Randall

LSU 2022

[Jurassic World @JurassicWorld]

Rest in peace, Sam Neill. Thank you for bringing Dr. Grant to life.

[The Daily Jaws @thedailyjaws]

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[Universal Pictures @UniversalPicsAU]

Rest in peace to our Jurassic legend, Sam Neill.

[Peter Savodnik @petersavodnik]

I once interviewed an American lawyer who had helped prosecute Nazis at Nuremberg, and he had watched them hang, and when I asked him to describe the experience, he said, “Harrowing,” not because he had any misgivings about Nazis being punished for their crimes, but because we were talking about life and death, and it felt monumental.

This is how normal people think. They don’t celebrate death — even the death of someone who didn’t vote the way they would have preferred he voted. They’re certainly not “overjoyed” by it. They may come to the conclusion that it’s necessary and just, as in the case of the American lawyer at Nuremberg, but they are also cognizant of the gravity, the finality, of death. They are not Bolsheviks or savages about it.

[Ben Sasse @BenSasse]

Lindsey had a series of repeatable riffs.
My fav—>

On my weekly commute from Nebr to DC, I often had one of my kids in tow. My youngest grew from age 3 to 12 over my tenure. Whenever LG would approach me at Judic or ArmedServices, he’d first pretend not to notice Breck, and just dive into his topic. But then, one sentence in, he’d interrupt himself & turn to fist-bump my kid with:
“Oh hey dude. Sorry about your social security. You’re screwed!”

[Chuck Ross @ChuckRossDC]

An amazing tribute, with none of the "we didn't agree on much" throat-clearing. https://t.co/KyZssauz87

[Bryant Randall @bryant_randall5]

Really feels like this account is deceiving people saying Graham does not stand for “you” as in “America” but in the clip he literally says the “you” are the anti-semites and isolationists.

A great statement by Senator Graham. He was an important addition to the Senate.

[James Li @5149jamesli]

The Late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham:

“I’m not with you, I’m with Israel, until my dying day.”

[LB @beyondreasdoubt]

This is how you do it.

No “we disagreed,” “but,” etc.

You simply pay your respects and honor a man who honorably served in the military for over 30 years and was in public office to represent the people of America.

[Mike Pence @Mike_Pence]

“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”(1 Thessalonians 4:13-14)📖

[Brad Polumbo @brad_polumbo]

Remember guys... if you have nothing nice to say after someone dies, saying nothing is always an option!

[Dr. Annie Andrews @AnnieAndrewsMD]

I hope that South Carolinians will join me in setting partisanship aside and offering gratitude to Senator Lindsey Graham for his service to the great state of South Carolina.

[Meghan McCain @MeghanMcCain]

The first time I met Lindsey Graham, I was 11 years old in a hotel lobby and he had just attended a political event with my Dad. He sat down next to me and told me that he loved my Dad. I remember liking his deep southern accent and smile and immediately felt comfortable around him - he somehow seemed younger, hipper and more interesting than most of the political figures that rotated around my Dads orbit.

From the time he met my Dad they were fast friends and political comrades. In fact there are few memories I have of my Dad's political career and my life accompanying it that don't somehow involve Lindsey. He and Senator Joe Lieberman spent decades of their lives traveling together, fighting for the same causes on the Senate floor, spending holidays together and fighting for their version of the American dream. Those who followed them know they affectionately referred to each other as "The Three Amigos". My Dad was the soul of the group, Joe was the heart of the group and Lindsey was the fire and humor. Their combination bonded them as friends throughout their lives. That friendship is something that is so rare in politics, it is nearly extinct but I got to witness it first hand. They spent their lives united as friends and allies. They were brothers. 

The memories I will hold dear of Lindsey is that was always the person you hoped you sat next to at a dinner party. Charming, very, very, very funny - like so funny he truly could have had a career in stand up comedy. He had an acerbic quick wit and he could win over even his deepest distractors. He was always full of stories that were always engaging and entertaining. He was literally never, ever boring. At his best he was filled with light and was always the last person to leave any table for work or fun. In fact, I used to joke with my Dad that I couldn't go out to dinner with him and my Dad as an adult unless I didn't have work the next day because they would always stay so long at the table and shut down the restaurant. Lindsey and my dad were also both Hams and would take every selfie, talk to every waiter and person in the place. Life around them was a big and alive in every possible way humans can be.

Lindsey brought humor and loyalty to my Dad's political defeats and was a constant source of support for my mother after my Dad's passing. As a politician his skills were unmatched which is why he won so many elections and was well on his way to winning another. When he spoke to voters he was direct, straight and felt their pain. He also loved people. He wasn’t one of those politicians who had to fake it, he loved being in elected office and serving our country.

The news of his sudden passing is shocking and deeply saddening for me and my family. Like many relationships in life, mine with Lindsey was complex in later years. I choose to remember the endless laughter and joy he brought to my family so many times, in so many ways. These memories are some of the most precious of my life. I hope that he is at peace and I hope he is in heaven drinking a white russian and fishing with my Dad and Joe. 

"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." — Philippians 1:21

[Tim Scott @votetimscott]

South Carolina lost a statesman and I’ve lost a friend.

My prayers are with his sister and the rest of his family.

From his humble beginnings to the Senate floor, Lindsey always led with faith, family, and South Carolina first.

Lindsey remained committed to public service and doing what he loved. He always introduced levity and brought wit to the most challenging moments.

Lindsey will be missed.

[Politics & Poll Tracker 📡 @PollTracker2024]

Former Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) says in an interview this week that his tumors shrunk by 80% thanks to new cancer drug

Ben Sasse: “I'm down 99%, in five months, of how much cancer is in my blood.”

[Bryant Randall @bryant_randall5]

@amyyyyy_18 It’s crazy that Sarah gets viewed much more positively than Ian when she saw her friend have a mental breakdown and hurt herself and then preceded to initiate an affair ON THAT SAME NIGHT.

Seems a bit worse than Ian giving bad relationship advice

[🚨JAWS🚨 @jawscast75]

Friends, the beaches are open and everyone is having a wonderful time!

Cheers to the weekend! #Jaws

[Patrick J. Wolf @PatWolf]

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s Friday.

[Universal Orlando Resort @UniversalORL]

Believe us, if a sign says "You may get wet," we really mean it.

[The Daily Jaws @thedailyjaws]

Roy Scheider and Bruce the shark between takes filming the climax of #JAWS (circa 1974).