Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
I will say that every dollar that we spend that we do not have is taking money from a youngster, a young person who cannot afford a lobbyist.
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Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Senator Scott emphasizes the burden of debt on future generations.

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