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Tim Scott

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Tim Eugene Scott is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the junior United States senator from South Carolina, a position he has held since January 2, 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party and was previously a United States Representative from May 5, 2011, to January 2, 2013. Scott is known for his focus on issues such as economic opportunity, education reform, and community development. He has been a vocal advocate for updating infrastructure and addressing the needs of senior citizens in his state.

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Nov 14, 2023

I opposed the State and local bailouts because I did not believe the revenues were going to go down that much.

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Nov 14, 2023

In my State, people are sort of sick and tired of the Federal Government. There is not a lot of trust left in the Federal Government.

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Nov 14, 2023

I opposed the State and local bailouts because I did not believe the revenues were going to go down that much.

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Nov 13, 2023

I opposed the State and local bailouts because I did not believe the revenues were going to go down that much.

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Nov 13, 2023

In my State, people are sort of sick and tired of the Federal Government. There is not a lot of trust left in the Federal Government.

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Nov 11, 2023

And I think we need to contrast the Democrat position, which is abortion on demand up until birth, which is far just more in line with North Korea and China than it is with the developed world. I mean, the position of taking a – of…

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Nov 11, 2023

I would challenge both Nikki and Ron to join me at a 15-week limit. It is in our nation's best interest.

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Nov 4, 2023

We can't win with a moderate in 2024.

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Oct 18, 2023

last Saturday, October 7, we saw evil personified. We saw the deadliest attack on the Jewish state since the Yom Kippur War, over 1,400 dead Israelis. And, for context, think of that. If that were America, it would be over 40,000 dead…

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Oct 18, 2023

I am deeply disappointed that common sense seems to be harder to find in Washington, DC. It is just not common enough. I certainly hope that we have an opportunity to see SISA--my bill-- make permanent the sanctions against Iran. It is…

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Sep 26, 2023

If you want to restore hope, you've got to restore the family, restore capitalism and put Americans back at work together as one American family.

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Sep 18, 2023

We have not said this was racist. We have said that there was a Senate report after investigation hearings.

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Sep 12, 2023

Chair Gensler, as our economy and markets move forward, the SEC must keep moving forward and put American savers first.

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Sep 12, 2023

America's global competitive edge is innovation and the American spirit to create.

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Sep 12, 2023

The regulations the SEC has proposed under your leadership are unjustified and are sowing discord and confusion for industry and market participants alike.

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Sep 12, 2023

Complete and timely attention to congressional inquiries is critical to ensuring independent agencies remain transparent and accountable to the American people.

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Sep 12, 2023

1,200 questions for small businesses, investors to answer in a 90-day window seems a bit of a high bar.

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Sep 12, 2023

Chair Gensler, as our economy and markets move forward, the SEC must keep moving forward and put American savers first.

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Sep 12, 2023

The regulations the SEC has proposed under your leadership are unjustified and are sowing discord and confusion for industry and market participants alike.

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Sep 12, 2023

Complete and timely attention to congressional inquiries is critical to ensuring independent agencies remain transparent and accountable to the American people.

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Sep 12, 2023

1,200 questions for small businesses, investors to answer in a 90-day window seems a bit of a high bar.

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Sep 12, 2023

I think it is incredibly important, and I bring that up because, as a guy who used to sell mutual funds, I see the challenges that will be presented to customers who are purchasing those mutual funds in, frankly, the two-tiered system that…

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Sep 12, 2023

America's global competitive edge is innovation and the American spirit to create.

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Sep 12, 2023

I think it is incredibly important, and I bring that up because, as a guy who used to sell mutual funds, I see the challenges that will be presented to customers who are purchasing those mutual funds in, frankly, the two-tiered system that…

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Sep 12, 2023

However, the United States can only retain these benefits if our regulatory environment empowers budding entrepreneurs to innovate, launch, and grow new job-creating ventures.

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