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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.
Mr. President, a few days ago, the Senate heard directly from President Zelenskyy. The bravery and leadership we have seen from President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people is incredible. And during this call, he was very clear about what…
Mr. President, the pending measure, H.R. 3076, Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, would increase on-budget deficits by $5 billion or more in at least one of the four 10-year periods beginning in 2032. This increase violates section 3101 of…
Madam President, 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…
Madam President, 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…
Mr. President, as I have said repeatedly, I absolutely support getting something done to reform the Postal Service, but it cannot come at the expense to American taxpayers. The Federal debt has already surged above $30 trillion, and it…
Mr. President, 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…
Madam President, 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…
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.
All federal legislation sunsets in five years. If a law is worth keeping, Congress can pass it again.
Men are men, women are women, and unborn babies are babies. We believe in science.
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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