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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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Jun 12, 2023

Director Chopra has taken full advantage of that loophole.

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Jun 12, 2023

Unfortunately, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or the CFPB, is a notable exception. It is not accountable to Congress or the American taxpayer through the appropriations process.

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Jun 12, 2023

The approach of trying to eliminate the credit card fee sounds great because, as I said, no one wants to pay the fee.

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Jun 12, 2023

The result of rulemaking and enforcement by blog post? Fewer consumers are actually protected, and fewer options of financial products will be made available.

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Jun 12, 2023

I think you are one of the best witnesses that says a lot in a very effective way.

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Jun 12, 2023

The truth of the matter is that fee is going to be paid just in a different form.

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Jun 12, 2023

I am still very concerned about that, and frankly, this approach not only circumvents Congress, but it takes the public's chance away to comment and provide feedback on the CFPB's proposals.

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Jun 12, 2023

Thankfully, our Government has a system of checks and balances, one of which includes congressional oversight and the power of the purse--appropriations.

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Jun 4, 2023

One of the reasons why I'm on the show is because of the comments that were made, frankly, on this show that the only way for a young African-American kid to be successful in this country is to be the exception and not the rule. That is a…

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May 31, 2023

America must send a clear message to the international community that this level of economic coercion is unacceptable and will be met with a swift and stern response.

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May 31, 2023

Advancing U.S. national security, economic security, and foreign policy are all vital to our domestic security here at home.

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May 31, 2023

Every day, there's news story after news story about our foreign adversaries searching for a foothold to expand their global reach.

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May 31, 2023

To get Democrats and Republicans, 22, 22 on each side, to do something together is like Peter walking on the water these days, right? It is almost a miracle.

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May 31, 2023

This, to me, seems like a testament to U.S. Government and in the dominance we can provide to the marketplace when we focus our attention on set targets.

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May 31, 2023

In the last few months we have sanctioned hundreds, if not thousands, of Russian entities responsible for perpetuating the war in Ukraine.

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May 31, 2023

Regrettably, under President Biden, America's economic strength has waned, and the Administration has led this country down a path of reckless spending.

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May 31, 2023

The Chinese Communist Party is facilitating the flow of the deadly fentanyl into our Nation through the Mexican cartels, leading to 70,000 American deaths.

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May 31, 2023

Concerns about China's rising strength and aggression are certainly understandable. However, America can always outcompete China.

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May 31, 2023

America needs to have strong leadership.

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May 31, 2023

You cannot secure your house with the doors wide open.

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May 31, 2023

America must send a clear message to the international community that this level of economic coercion is unacceptable and will be met with a swift and stern response.

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May 31, 2023

Every day, there's news story after news story about our foreign adversaries searching for a foothold to expand their global reach.

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May 31, 2023

Advancing U.S. national security, economic security, and foreign policy are all vital to our domestic security here at home.

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May 31, 2023

One of the things I have spent some time on is trying to figure out how to disconnect TikTok from having surveillance opportunities of our kids.

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