Transcript: 'Billy Graham And The Lives God Touched'

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November 8, 2008
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SCOTT SIMON
NPR Weekend Edition - Saturday
11-08-2008
'Billy Graham And The Lives God Touched'

Host: SCOTT SIMON
Time 12:00-1:00 PM

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The Reverend Billy Graham turned 90 years old this week. And although he's not able to continue his role as a religious adviser to presidents, he says he's praying for President-elect Obama and hopes to meet him. Over the decades, Billy Graham has packed stadiums around the world, yet each one of those millions has been drawn to Billy Graham's ministry one by one.

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Reverend BILLY GRAHAM (Evangelist): Think of it. In one night, by television, by radio, I'm able to preach to more people than all the ...

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