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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· May 10, 2023

It has been nearly a month since the outbreak of the hostilities in Sudan. Since then, we have seen ceasefire after ceasefire fail.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· May 10, 2023

I would say if you look at the fact that France was able to evacuate 500 people in the first 48 hours...

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· May 10, 2023

All of this is the direct result of two selfish men and their desire to keep power, really, at all costs it seems to me, at the expense of their own people, propped up by in part the inadequacy of the U.S. policy.

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Joe Wilson
@joewilson· Republican · SC· May 9, 2023

I thank Congressman Gottheimer. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. LaMalfa). Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Wilson) yielding me time and for having this event on a very…

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Joe Wilson
@joewilson· Republican · SC· May 9, 2023

We appreciate your service for the citizens of Missouri. General Leave

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Joe Wilson
@joewilson· Republican · SC· May 9, 2023

I am grateful as chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission to have led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Germany, Poland, and Ukraine with Representatives Steve Cohen and Victoria Spartz. In Berlin, we met with Justice State…

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Joe Wilson
@joewilson· Republican · SC· May 9, 2023

I thank Congressman LaMalfa. We appreciate his leadership and tireless efforts on behalf of the people of Israel. Mr. Speaker, over the last week, I have had an extraordinary opportunity to truly appreciate the people of Jewish faith and…

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Joe Wilson
@joewilson· Republican · SC· May 9, 2023

As we proceed, it should always be remembered that the United States and Israel have a long experience of a strong mutual beneficial relationship based on shared values and security interests, while also promoting peace and regional…

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Jim Clyburn
@jimclyburn· Democratic · SC· May 9, 2023

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me this time. Mr. Speaker, earlier this evening, we gathered on this floor to observe a moment of silence. We have been doing that quite a bit over the last several years, but it seems to me that it is…

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· May 4, 2023

If the Government is always there to intervene and bail out a failing bank, this could promote riskier decisions in the financial sector.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· May 4, 2023

Principles of risk management are based around the possibilities of loss, and if we eliminate the reality of failure there ends up being no cause for prudent management.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· May 4, 2023

Two tools that work in your toolbox that you do not use does not mean you need a third one.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· May 4, 2023

This was a failure in three parts, and we must discuss accountability across the board--for bank executives, bank regulators, and this Administration's inflationary spending policies.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· May 4, 2023

We should, 100 percent, discuss certain authorities regulators have to claw back executives' compensation if that individual acted in malpractice.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· May 4, 2023

I don't see anyone--from the bank executives, to the regulators, to the Biden administration--taking meaningful accountability for their actions.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· May 4, 2023

This was a failure in three parts, and we must discuss accountability across the board--for bank executives, bank regulators, and this Administration's inflationary spending policies.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· May 4, 2023

I do not see anyone--from the bank executives to the regulators to the Biden administration--taking meaningful accountability for their actions that played a role in the recent bank failures.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· May 4, 2023

Senator Scott, as a small business person, regional banks are a very key player for Main Street businesses.

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