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Tim Scott: “Finally, the seventh point, we've heard lots of rhetoric about what we're doing to senior citizens and women. What we…”

On the recordJanuary 7, 2011
Finally, the seventh point, we've heard lots of rhetoric about what we're doing to senior citizens and women. What we are facing is an opportunity to stop robbing future generations, to stop the unnecessary impact, the intergenerational cost. Without even taking into consideration the intergenerational costs, we consistently impact unborn Americans with legislation that passed under the former House. It is good to be in the House with a brand-new Speaker. And thank you, Mr. Chairman, for allowing me to be a part of the Rules Committee.
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Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina
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Jan 7, 2011

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The speaker addresses concerns about the impact of legislation on future generations and unborn Americans.

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