Tim Scott said "that is insulting as an African American, that the only way for me to be competitive is for you to somehow eliminate the thresholds." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordApril 27, 2023

that is insulting as an African American, that the only way for me to be competitive is for you to somehow eliminate the thresholds.

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Republican · South Carolina

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Tim Scott expresses frustration over perceived racial implications of lowering standards.

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