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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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Jul 13, 2026

Darline would be a fantastic pick to serve out the reminder of the senate term.

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Jul 13, 2026

There is no one better who understands Lindsey’s love for family, our state, and our country.

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Jul 12, 2026

President Trump and Republicans understand that families need results, not more excuses, and we are leading on the priorities that matter most: making life more affordable, strengthening our communities, and keeping the American Dream…

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Jul 12, 2026

I'm going to rename it in honor of Lindsey Graham, and we'll now have the 'Lindsey Graham Prayer Breakfast' going on for as long as I'm in public service.

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Jul 12, 2026

What we'll need is a champion who steps up to the plate not for politics, but for serving our country.

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Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham is irreplaceable. What you do, however, is you try to move on, and our state will have to move on.

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Jul 12, 2026

The best way for me to honor him is to talk about his legacy as a person and as a public servant.

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Jul 12, 2026

He wanted to make sure that those who would sometimes feel invisible, that they were seen.

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Jul 12, 2026

To remember Lindsey Graham, Margaret, is honestly to remember his very humble beginnings.

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Jul 12, 2026

He was always committed to the priorities that he thought was important, not just for him, but for me.

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Jul 12, 2026

If you want to know who he was, he was a person who believed that, when you left this country, you should be safe no matter where you go and no matter what it cost.

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Jul 12, 2026

Today, the American Dream is a little more within reach for families across this country.

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Jul 12, 2026

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will help more Americans plant roots, build stability, and pass opportunity to the next generation.

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Jul 10, 2026

South Carolina’s rural communities deserve infrastructure that’s safe and built to last.

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Jul 10, 2026

Replacing structurally deficient bridges across nine counties will strengthen local economies, improve safety, and ensure our roads keep pace with South Carolina’s growth.

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Jul 10, 2026

I’m grateful to see federal resources delivering real results for the communities that need them most.

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Jul 7, 2026

I am confident that through the partnership with local and federal leaders, these new designations will continue to bring billions of dollars in private investment to overlooked communities in South Carolina and across the country.

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Jul 7, 2026

When we make sure no community is left behind, America wins, South Carolina wins, and the American Dream once again becomes a reality for millions of families.

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Jul 7, 2026

The Chinese Communist Party attempted to thwart Zion Church’s God-given right to worship, but by the grace of God and strong diplomatic pressure, Pastor Jin is free.

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Jul 7, 2026

America will always stand as a beacon for faith, freedom, and religious liberty. Every human has a right to praise his or her creator and no nation on God’s green Earth can take that away.

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Jul 7, 2026

I am proud of the work done to make Opportunity Zones a reality, but I am even prouder of the lives changed, communities strengthened, and small businesses revived as an outcome of this innovative tool.

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Jul 3, 2026

American citizenship is to be cherished, not cheapened

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Jul 2, 2026

What is possible is for us to recognize that if you're here temporarily, and you know you're here temporarily, you should not leave with an American citizen as your child just because you gave birth on our soil.

foxnews.com
Jul 2, 2026

If you did that in any other country, would that child in that country become a citizen of that country? The answer is no.

foxnews.com
Jul 2, 2026

Without measures to restore competitive balance, specialty crop production will increasingly move to foreign countries.

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