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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.
Madam President, I rise in opposition to the nomination of William Burns to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Communist China is the biggest threat our Nation faces. General Secretary Xi will stop at nothing in his quest for…
Madam President, the first thing I would like to do is correct what my colleague from Pennsylvania said with regard to preexisting conditions. I was here last year. I brought to the floor a bill that would say it didn't matter what the…
Madam President, it is hard to imagine that my colleague just rose in opposition to this good bill. Let's be clear. By objecting to this bill, Democrats are standing in full support of spending $2 billion to send $1,400 checks to inmates…
Madam President, I am proud to join my colleagues in celebration of Sunshine Week and promote the importance of government openness and transparency. Transparency isn't something you see too much up here in Washington. Being accountable to…
One concern I have is the $15 minimum wage and the impact that will have on jobs.
I mean, we don't hold them accountable for their violations of the WTO and we don't hold them accountable for their violations of the trade agreements.
It seems like Mexico has picked the tomatoes first and strawberries and blueberries for basically whatever we grow, they dump. And it is really unfair, and it impacts jobs and livelihood of people in my state.
Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 1395, and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Florida [Mr. Scott]…
Mr. President, there is no reason this bill should include funding for Amtrak's Northeast Corridor, a woefully mismanaged public railway system that benefits very few Americans. My amendment redirects this wasteful spending to strengthen…
Mr. President, I have a motion to commit at the desk, and I ask that it be reported. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Florida [Mr. Scott] moves to commit the…
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