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On the recordMay 24, 2017
My final point relates to the folks whom I care most about, folks back in South Carolina and around the country who are like my mother was, a hardworking single mom who struggled to make her ends meet, worked 16 hours a day, and needed more opportunities.
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Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina

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Senator Scott emphasizes the need for economic opportunities for hardworking individuals.

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