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Ahead of Independence Day, Senator Rick Scott released the video below to wish all Americans a safe and happy July 4th.
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See more of what Senator Scott has been up to this week below.
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Senator Rick Scott spoke on the Senate floor to block yet another attempt by Senate Democrats to use taxpayer money paid by Floridians to bail out poorly-managed states. Watch the full speech HERE or below.
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Senator Rick Scott released the following statement after a majority of U.S. Governors refused to send timely information on how their states have allocated the trillions of dollars in taxpayer funding from the CARES Act and other federal coronavirus response measures. Last month, Senators Scott, Ron Johnson and Ted Cruz sent a letter to U.S. Governors requesting details on how this taxpayer money is being spent. So far, fewer than 10 states have responded.
Senator Rick Scott said, “State and local governments across our nation have received more than $1 trillion in taxpayer money to address the coronavirus pandemic. The public deserves information on exactly how this money is being allocated, which is why my colleagues and I requested details from each U.S. Governor. I thank those states that have been forthcoming with this information, but am very disappointed in the lack of response and transparency from the majority of states. The more information we have, the better off we are, especially in a crisis. I’m calling on every Governor to work with us to protect taxpayer dollars, and respond as quickly as possible." Read more HERE.
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Senator Rick Scott spoke on the Senate floor about the fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes his Secure U.S. Bases Act to reform and improve foreign military student training programs following the terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola on December 6th, 2019. Senator Scott is also working to protect Florida’s Gulf Coast from offshore drilling with his amendments to extend the current moratorium for 10 years and require the Department of Defense to report on the importance of the Gulf Test Range, which is currently used for vital military testing and training and is critical to our national security. Offshore drilling in the area would pose significant risks to the environment and economy. Watch the full speech HERE or below.
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Senators Rick Scott, Marco Rubio, Bob Menendez and Congresswomen Jenniffer González-Colón and Stephanie Murphy, introduced a resolution honoring the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army, known as the Borinqueneers, and designating April 13, 2020 as the National Borinqueneers Day. The resolution, which was adopted unanimously today by the Senate, recognizes the bravery, service, and sacrifice of the Puerto Rican soldiers of the 65th Infantry Regiment in the armed conflicts of the United States and expresses deep gratitude for the contributions to the Armed Forces that have been made by hundreds of thousands of patriotic United States citizens from Puerto Rico.
Senator Rick Scott said, “I’m honored to join my colleagues to honor the brave United States citizens from Puerto Rico that courageously fought for decades to defend our country and designate April 13th as National Borinqueneers Day. History will forever pay tribute to the sacrifices these brave individuals and their families made to defend our freedom." Read more HERE.
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Los Senadores Rick Scott, Marco Rubio, Bob Menéndez y las Congresistas Jenniffer González-Colón y Stephanie Murphy, presentaron una resolución en honor al 65º Régimen de Infantería del Ejército de los Estados Unidos, conocido como los Borinqueneers, y designaron el 13 de abril de 2020 como el Día Nacional de los Borinqueneers. La resolución, la cual fue aprobada por unanimidad en el Senado, reconoce la valentía, el servicio y el sacrificio de los soldados puertorriqueños del 65º Régimen de Infantería en los conflictos armados de los Estados Unidos y expresa profunda gratitud por las contribuciones que han hecho cientos de miles de patriotas ciudadanos americanos de Puerto Rico al ejercito de los Estados Unidos.
El senador Rick Scott dijo: “Me siento honrado de unirme a mis colegas hoy para reconocer a los valientes ciudadanos americanos de Puerto Rico que lucharon valientemente durante décadas para defender nuestro país y designar el 13 de abril como el Día Nacional de los Borinqueneers. La historia siempre le rendirá homenaje a los sacrificios que estos valientes individuos y sus familias hicieron para defender nuestra libertad”. Lea más AQUÍ.
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Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing condolences for the loss of 20 Indian soldiers last month during the Chinese assault on Indian troops in the Galwan Valley, and offering his support as India continues to stand strong against Communist China and General Secretary of the Communist Party Xi. This follows Senator Scott’s call this week with Indian Ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Read more, including the full letter, HERE.
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Sen. Rick Scott on Full Court Press: Americans Should Wear Masks, but Government Shouldn’t Mandate itWatch the interview HERE or below.
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Sen. Rick Scott on Fox News: Government Needs to Inform, Not Mandate, to Keep Americans Safe Watch the interview HERE or below.
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Senator Rick Scott wrote an op-ed for Fox News on how government needs to stop mandating and start giving the American people facts about the coronavirus, so they can make the right decisions for their families. Senator Scott also discussed his op-ed on Fox & Friends this morning – watch the full interview HERE.
In the op-ed, Senator Rick Scott wrote, “I understand the need to do no harm to others. That’s why I’ve consistently and vocally urged people in Florida and across the country to wear masks, social distance and stay home as much as possible. People ignoring these warnings are being selfish – they’re not only putting their own health at risk, but also the health and well-being of their families, friends and coworkers. In a free society we have the right to act stupid, and we tend to regularly exercise that right. But if you are ignoring commonsense precautions, you are not only endangering yourself and others, you are also prolonging the economic pain for this country. If we want to get our country open again, get people back to work and get our economy to kick into gear, Americans must heed warns to take this threat seriously.
In the end, elected officials must trust the American people and value their right to make their own decisions and be responsible for their own outcomes.
… Our elected leaders can’t sugar coat where we are. Give us the facts and what they believe we need to do to beat this. The American people will make the right decisions for their families. We will hold each other accountable. Our businesses will figure out how to keep employees and customers safe.
The American people just want to get back to work, to school and to church and they don’t want the government to tell them what to do. Together we will beat this, just like we always do." Read the full op-ed in Fox News HERE.
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The Federalist: Sen. Rick Scott: Communist China Seeks ‘World Domination’
Pensacola News Journal: NAS Pensacola attack: Base security act may be rolled into national defense budget
El Nuevo Dia: Senado de Estados Unidos aprueba declarar el 13 de abril como el día de los “Borinqueneers"
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The 2020 Hurricane Season is underway, and Senator Rick Scott is urging Floridians to take action and prepare NOW. Although preparing for a storm might look a little different amid the coronavirus, we cannot let our guards down, and must do everything we can to ensure our families stay safe. See more in Senator Scott’s Hurricane Season PSA, in partnership with The Weather Channel, HERE.
Read more on how to protect yourself and others from the Coronavirus while preparing for hurricane season from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) HERE, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) HERE, or by visiting www.RickScott.senate.gov/
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Senator Rick Scott is committed to keeping Florida families safe and healthy. Following the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Senator Rick Scott released a CARES Act Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document with information on how Floridians can get help amid the coronavirus crisis and details about the support available to small businesses, individuals, non-profits.
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