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On the recordMay 11, 2021
Just before COVID we had the most inclusive economy in my lifetime, the lowest unemployment ever recorded for African Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Americans, the lowest for women in nearly 70 years. Wages were growing faster for the bottom 25 percent than the top 25 percent. That happened because we focused on expanding opportunity for all Americans.
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Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina

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Tim Scott highlights economic progress before COVID, emphasizing inclusivity and opportunity for all Americans.

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