Apr 9, 2019
All of these students deserve an equitable, high-quality public education. That's their right, and it's the responsibility of the Department of Education as well as Congress in partnering with States and localities, to make it a reality.
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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Apr 9, 2019
Unfortunately, under the President's Fiscal Year budget, it would be nearly impossible to meet that challenge.
Apr 8, 2019
I have provided a translation to the Senate for the Record. (English translation of statement made in Spanish is as follows:) Jeri lived the American dream. She was determined. She was brave. She had great goals. She wanted to be the Press…
Apr 8, 2019
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
Apr 8, 2019
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. You may proceed. ____________________
Apr 8, 2019
Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life of one of Florida's brightest lights--a light that was extinguished far too soon. One year ago today, we lost Jeri Bustamante in a tragic accident. She was my press secretary, but she was so…
Mar 13, 2019
Mr. President, when it comes to bankrupting our country, the Green New Deal puts all other ideas to shame. It calls for rebuilding or retrofitting every building in America in the next 10 years, eliminating all fossil fuels in 10 years…
Mar 13, 2019
Mr. President, I oppose amendment No. 193 to S.J. Res. 7, as I believe it is an unnecessary measure that too broadly narrows the President's role in international affairs. I would have voted no if the amendment had been called for a…
Mar 12, 2019
Our education must be an engine of economic mobility for all students, not an instrument for preserving the elite status of wealthy families.
Mar 12, 2019
If we only tinker around the edges and do not make comprehensive steps to addressing access and affordability, we will fail to serve the students, parents, and communities we were elected to serve.
Feb 14, 2019
Madam President, I thank my colleague Senator Rubio for standing with me to remember the victims and their families on this tragic anniversary and for his unwavering commitment to school safety. Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Beigel, Martin Duque…
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