Rick Scott

Let me tell you why this is the time for Donald to be president. A lot of politicians like to give speeches where they say, we are at a crossroads. That's not really where we are today. Today, America is in a terrible world record-high…

The Second Amendment has been around for over 200 years it didn't, you know, that's not what killed innocent people. Let's have a conversation about how we destroy ISIS.

You know, my goal is to make the state as inclusive as I can. And I work with people all across our state to do that every day.

Polls show that 79 percent of Americans agree that it is time for our Nation's overtime rules to be updated.

When you work extra, you should be paid extra.

The rule restores the 40 hour work week, raising the salary threshold to $913 a week

The opportunity for a strong start to a successful life will be stunted for Flint's children if they are not given the necessary resources...

Simply put, while the ESSA returns much decision-making to the state and local level, this new law is not a blank check.

But passing legislation is only one step of many.

I am proud of the role House Democrats played in producing a new K-12 education law that I believe will fulfill the ESEA's promise as a fundamental civil rights law.

I'm glad that we have taken a more civil approach to the annual budget process in this committee.

This budget season we will have tough choices to make as the Congress, choices that reflect our values.

On the whole, I support the President's budget, especially when compared to the alternative.

I had the honor of working with the Department last year on its America's College Promise proposal to make 2 years of community college the new norm for all students.

The Commonwealth of Virginia did extremely well and, actually, better than Oklahoma on the NAEP test.

We never discuss them with any elected officials.

The State of Florida moved to just get rid of them.

The standards are there for a reason. These are very difficult surgeries to do.

Look, the tenant healthcare gives large amounts of money, big donations to Republicans who, you know, of course run the show in Florida.

The passage of the Affordable Care Act has given millions of Americans access to health coverage, some for the first time in their lives.

Investing in our Nation's future should be Congress' number one priority, not corporate tax breaks or lowering the estate tax.

Budgeting requires making tough choices, and a budget is in fact a reflection of priorities.

It's past time for Congress to raise the sequester-level discretionary spending caps that are stunting the progress that we can make as a Nation.

I would like to thank the Agriculture Secretary, the Honorable Tom Vilsack, for being with us today to discuss this important issue.

These programs are powerful tools in providing greater economic opportunities for at-risk youth and helping them break free of the tragic cycle of poverty.