Political Quotes

“I am not sure what evidence-based things that my colleague on the other side was talking about. Was it the zero masks that were initially prescribed by Dr. Fauci? Was it one mask? Was it two? Was it no mask while vaccinated? South Carolina never imposed a statewide mask mandate, and I think Congress could learn a thing or two from my home State. Let's empower individuals to make that informed choice for themselves instead of bogging them down with these burdensome regulations. This amendment would simply prevent mask mandates from occurring on airplanes, airports, trains, metros, subways, buses, train stations, and more. We know Americans have been frustrated by this and by the ever- changing guidance coming from this Federal Government. I am proud to stand here today on behalf of these frustrated American citizens who do not want a mask mandate in the future. Again, Mr. Chairman, this passed in a bipartisan manner in the Senate. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.”