Political Quotes

“today I rise to speak about the fact that the past 2 weeks--especially the last 2 weeks--have been incredibly difficult times for South Carolinians and for Americans throughout the country. As we always do, our American family has shown resilience, and so many are working to lift up those in need. I think about the folks who are going to drive-throughs and leaving tips. I have heard stories throughout South Carolina--and I am sure it is true throughout America--of folks paying for groceries for the single moms and for those in need behind them. I have heard of restaurants in South Carolina from the Halls food chain that are providing meals for single parents as well as for the homeless. There are so many positive stories coming out today and yesterday about the will of the American family to pull together during these incredibly unprecedented and challenging times. We have also learned a lot about social distancing and how to keep our restaurants open when folks are not allowed to go in. Schools have had to close down and shift to online-only learning environments, taxing both parents, as I understand, and teachers. Many workers have been furloughed or laid off. I am sure it is true in North Carolina, but it is certainly true in South Carolina that so many of our restaurant owners--I have been on the calls with hundreds of them talking about shuttering their entire operations.…”