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Rick Scott

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Rick Lynn Scott is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the junior United States senator from Florida, a position he has held since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Scott previously served as the 45th governor of Florida from January 4, 2011, to January 8, 2019. During his tenure as governor, he focused on job creation, economic growth, and education reform, implementing policies aimed at reducing taxes and regulations.

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Mar 8, 2022

reserving the right to object, here is what I believe: We need to do everything possible to protect Medicare recipients and stop bankrupting our essential programs. Senator Johnson has told me repeatedly that he has been asking for years…

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Mar 8, 2022

first, I want to thank my colleague Senator Lee from Utah for his leadership on these issues, trying to make sure that the legislation we pass is legislation that we all have the opportunity to participate in. I have been disappointed that…

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Mar 2, 2022

imagine this. You are a CEO of a company, and one day your CFO comes into your office with bad news. The company's costs are rapidly growing, and you aren't bringing in enough money to keep pace with the rising costs. The solution here is…

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Mar 1, 2022

I thank my colleagues Senators Risch and Toomey for their leadership on these efforts. Americans are watching Russia's invasion into Ukraine, and they are looking to us for leadership. As an evil tyrant wages war, they are asking how our…

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Feb 23, 2022

Ballots can only be submitted at a polling location by a voter or the post office. No ballots that show up after Election Day shall be counted ever.

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Feb 23, 2022

All Americans should pay some income tax and have some skin in the game, even if a small amount. Currently, over half of Americans pay no income tax.

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Feb 23, 2022

All federal legislation sunsets in five years. If a law is worth keeping, Congress can pass it again.

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Feb 23, 2022

Men are men, women are women, and unborn babies are babies. We believe in science.

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Feb 23, 2022

Our kids will say the Pledge of Allegiance, salute the flag, learn that America is a great country. We will inspire patriotism and stop teaching the revisionist history of the radical left.

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Feb 22, 2022

I am doing it because I`m a business guy and I believe in plans.

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Feb 22, 2022

All Americans should pay some income tax to have skin in the game, even if a small amount.

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Feb 22, 2022

Ballots can only be submitted to a polling location by a voter or the Post Office. No ballots that show up after Election Day will be counted ever.

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Feb 17, 2022

since coming to the U.S. Senate over 3 years ago, I have regularly spoken about the dangers presented by communist China. Last month, outside the Kennedy Caucus Room, I was joined by a group of pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong and…

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Feb 17, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Schatz). Without objection, it is so ordered. China

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Feb 16, 2022

reserving the right to object. Throughout his administration, President Biden has shown a shocking disregard for congressional authority and oversight. Following his botched and deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Biden administration…

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Feb 14, 2022

reserving the right to object, I notice neither of my colleagues addressed the fact that, still, why didn't this go to committee? Why wouldn't we go through a process? This massive, billion-dollar bill, why wouldn't we go to a committee…

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Feb 14, 2022

reserving the right to object, let me first say that I care deeply about fixing the problems with the U.S. Postal Service. The Postal Service provides an essential service and touches the lives of nearly every American. The Postal Service…

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Feb 9, 2022

I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

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Feb 9, 2022

almost 4 years ago, on February 14, 2018, the world witnessed a senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. I am proud to join my colleague Senator Rubio to introduce this resolution which honors the 17…

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Feb 2, 2022

Reserving the right to object, look, I get it. I understand why my colleague is anxious. He has got to distract from the bill I came here to pass today. Democrats have shown again and again that they will do anything to cover up for Joe…

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Feb 2, 2022

First off, if my colleague actually wanted to help American families, he would do whatever he could to get American families jobs. I can't understand why my colleague would object to this bill. When did the Democrats decide that they no…

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Feb 2, 2022

as our Nation continues to battle against COVID-19, we know that the best way forward for defeating this virus is making sure Americans have adequate prevention and treatment options against this terrible illness. While I understand that…

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Jan 31, 2022

What do you think our deficit is going to be this year?

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Jan 31, 2022

The Federal debt is in the 30s of trillions.

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Jan 31, 2022

But you are not sure what the duration is.

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