FLORIDA - SENATOR RICK SCOTT'S WEEK IN REVIEW 12/11/2020

 

This week, Senator Rick Scott joined his colleagues in passing the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The final NDAA includes: Senator Scott’s 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. The Secure U.S. Bases Act requires a thorough vetting process before a foreign student enters the U.S., requires foreign students to follow rules established by U.S. Base Commanders and vastly improves the security of our military installations, service members, their families and the surrounding communities. $740.5 billion in national defense spending. A 3 percent pay raise for military members. Important provisions to deter Chinese military and economic aggression. A continuation of President Trump’s historic efforts to rebuild our military superiority by investing in the next generation of ships, planes, tanks, and weapons. Strengthening America’s national defense supply chain and reducing overreliance on foreign adversaries like Communist China. Senator Rick Scott said, “One year ago, following the horrific terrorist attack Naval Air Station Pensacola, I vowed to do everything I could to make sure our military men and women and their families were safe on U.S. bases. I fought to make sure my Secure U.S. Bases Act, which requires thorough vetting and monitoring of foreign military students training at U.S. bases, was included in the NDAA. I’m glad my colleagues understand how important it is we get this passed to help prevent an attack like this from ever happening again. "This year’s NDAA is a huge win for our nation and for the security of Americans and our allies. It strengthens President Trump’s efforts to rebuild our military after Obama decimated it with budget cuts and cements his legacy as a leader and defender of the American military. President Trump’s efforts to bring American troops home from endless wars, while building the most lethal military in the world helps ensure the overwhelming military might that America expects and deserves. The provisions in the NDAA to combat the threat of Communist China are more important than ever as General Secretary Xi continues his quest for world domination. I will never forget my most important job as U.S. Senator is to protect and serve the families of our nation, and we must continue to invest in America’s greatest asset — the men and women of our armed forces." — See more of what Senator Scott has been up to this week below.

Sen. Rick Scott Wishes Floridians a Very Happy Hanukkah As Hanukkah began this week, Senator Rick Scott released the video below wishing Florida’s Jewish community a very happy Hanukkah.  — Senator Rick Scott: The Venezuela Election Is Nothing More Than A Sham Senator Rick Scott made the following statement after yesterday’s election in Venezuela coordinated by Nicolas Maduro and his regime.  Senator Rick Scott said, “Nicolas Maduro cannot fool the people of Venezuela. He is a murderous dictator that doesn’t respect human rights or the will of his people. The appearance of democracy is not democracy. The world knows that this election, coordinated by the Maduro regime, is nothing more than a sham. The United States and freedom-loving countries around the world have recognized Juan Guaidó as the legitimate President of Venezuela, and this pathetic charade won’t end our unwavering support. Every nation needs to join us in denouncing the Maduro regime and fighting for freedom and democracy - and that starts with calling this vote what it is: a sham." Read more HERE. — Senador Rick Scott: Las elecciones en Venezuela no son más que una farsa El Senador Rick Scott hizo la siguiente declaración luego de la elección de ayer en Venezuela coordinada por Nicolás Maduro y su régimen. El Senador Rick Scott dijo: “Nicolás Maduro no puede engañar al pueblo de Venezuela. Es un dictador asesino que no respeta los derechos humanos ni la voluntad de su pueblo. La apariencia de democracia no es democracia. El mundo sabe que esta elección, coordinada por el régimen de Maduro, no es más que una farsa. Los Estados Unidos y los países amantes de la libertad alrededor del mundo han reconocido a Juan Guaidó como el presidente legítimo de Venezuela, y esta patética farsa no acabará con nuestro apoyo inquebrantable. Todas las naciones deben unirse para denunciar al régimen de Maduro y luchar por la libertad y la democracia, y eso comienza diciendo que este voto no es más que una farsa”. Lea más AQUÍ.  — Sen. Rick Scott to Donate Fourth Quarter Senate Salary to Mercy Home Senator Rick Scott announced that he will donate his fourth quarter Senate salary to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago. For over 100 years, Mercy Home has worked to provide children and families with healing and tools to build brighter futures, and give children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or violence a safe home, educational support, and career guidance. Read more about Mercy Home for Boys & Girls HERE. Senator Rick Scott said, “I have been blessed to live the American Dream and it has given me the opportunity to donate my salary every quarter to deserving charities. This quarter, I will be donating my salary to Mercy Home in Chicago. The organization provides a safe home to children who have experienced abuse and neglect. I unfortunately learned about this charity through tragedy. My friend, Alex Castellanos, tragically and suddenly lost his son, Alexander, in October. Mercy Home is an organization Alexander worked with before his passing and my wife, Ann, and I are incredibly proud to honor his life by supporting this charity. I cannot imagine the immense pain of losing a child, and Ann and I continue to keep Alex, Susan and Catherine in our thoughts and prayers." Read more HERE. — Senator Rick Scott: Eric Swalwell Has No Place on House Intelligence Committee After Ties to Chinese Spy Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi calling for Eric Swalwell’s removal from the House Intelligence Committee following reports of his ties to a Chinese spy. Senator Rick Scott said, “Eric Swalwell has no place on the House Intelligence Committee. His reported ties to a Chinese spy backed by the Communist Party of China are shocking and show just how far President Xi is willing to go to gain access to critical U.S. intelligence. Swalwell spent years promoting Russian disinformation in an effort to take down the President, when in fact he was being used as a pawn by the Chinese government, which we know is doing everything in their power to expand their influence. Swalwell’s failure of judgement is astounding and he must put national security first and step down from his post immediately. Let this be a lesson to all Americans – we must open our eyes to the threat posed by Communist China." Read more HERE. —  Sen. Rick Scott: I Refuse to Spend Taxpayer Dollars to Bail Out Wasteful States Senator Rick Scott spoke on the Senate floor rejecting any proposal to bail out wasteful states, like New York and California, that want to use taxpayer money intended for coronavirus response to backfill their poorly-managed budgets and pension plans.  Watch his speech HERE or below.  — Sen. Rick Scott Calls on Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam to Immediately Release Pro-Democracy Activists Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam calling on her to stand up for the men and women fighting for their basic rights in Hong Kong and immediately release the pro-democracy activists arrested under the new “National Security Law.” Read more HERE.

Fox News: Rick Scott rips Swalwell over suspected China spy, calls for removal from House Intelligence Committee Fox News: Coronavirus lockdowns are ‘killing people’s jobs’: Sen. Scott Fox Business: Sen. Rick Scott calls for Rep. Eric Swalwell to be removed from the House Intelligence Committee Bloomberg: Balance of Power: Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Dan Kildee (Podcast) Full Court Press with Greta Van Susteren: Sen. Rick Scott on COVID relief: We all want to help but ‘I’m not going to waste taxpayer money’ Breitbart: Rick Scott: ‘Democrats Are Continuing’ All or Nothing Approach on COVID Relief Florida Daily: Rick Scott Donates Fourth Quarter Senate Salary to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Florida Daily: Rick Scott Urges Nancy Pelosi to Remove Eric Swalwell from Intelligence Committee Florida Daily: Florida Delegation Dismisses Venezuelan Elections as a Sham Florida Daily: Rick Scott Backs Tom Cotton’s Public Servant Protection Act Caraota Digital: “Apariencia de democracia no es democracia”: Lo dijo Rick Scott sobre comicios del régimen

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