Kevin Bishop (864) 250-1417 or Lorcan Connick (202) 224-5972

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement about the selection of Congressman Trey Gowdy (R-South Carolina) as head of the House Select Committee on Benghazi.

"Trey Gowdy is the most capable person in the entire Congress to lead the Select Committee. He's a former prosecutor who is well-respected by his colleagues, tenacious in his approach to his duties, and fair-minded about his responsibilities. Trey is the right person at the right time."

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