and judiciary committee chair -- Lindsey Graham headlined the Iowa Republicans' big Lincoln-Reagan dinner tonight in downtown Des Moines. KCCI's Chris Gothner shares what he said about the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. <12;52 "The theme for tonight is socialism sucks, eat more pork, drink more ethanol." )> South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham began his keynote speech at the Iowa Republicans' Lincoln-Reagan dinner with a few jokes. <17;46 PEOPLE ASKED ME WHAT HAPPENED WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP? I SAID WE FOUND SOMETHING IN COMMON. I LIKE HIM AND HE LIKES HIM. )> Graham passionately defended the President, as he faces an impeachment inquiry from House Democrats. <31;18 From the time he gets up and goes to bed they've been trying to destroy his presidency. They hate what you stand for. This is a war.> He also talked tariffs. <25;03 Just be patient. Trump's got to do this right. Everybody for the last 30 years talked about China's cheating.And we finally got a guy who's actually doing something about it.> Senator Joni Ernst spoke at the dinner. President Trump said she's quote -- "relentless" about ethanol and the battle over the Renewable Fuel Standard. Ernst referenced a phone call with the president. <03;53 He made the mistake of saying "Hey Joni how are the farmers in Iowa, and it gave me just the opening I needed." "We talked a little more about the RFS and that little switcheroo that Andrew Wheeler did."> Graham said this about 20-20. <28;46 "I'll make a prediction. I think Donald Trump is gonna kick their a." )> <BLEEP> Senator Grassley also spoke tonight. He praised the President for his judicial nominations, among other things. That was a prominent topic for all three Senators.