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110 quotes from Tim Scott
“Where everybody wants to be like America.”
— Tim Scott
March 23, 2023   •   Scott describing the United States as a model for other countries.
Fox News / Office of Senator Tim Scott
“From cotton to Congress in one lifetime.”
— Tim Scott
May 22, 2023   •   Scott describing his family's rise from his grandfather's agricultural labor to Scott's service in the U.S. Senate.
Tim Scott Presidential Campaign Announcement
“We have to have compassion for people who don't agree with us.”
— Tim Scott
May 22, 2023   •   Scott discussing political persuasion and civility.
Tim Scott Presidential Campaign Announcement
“You just heard President Biden's first address to Congress.”
— Tim Scott
April 28, 2021   •   Opening of Scott's Republican response.
Republican Response to President Biden's Joint Address
“I have always stood by our greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel.”
— Tim Scott
February 13, 2024   •   Scott discussing his support for Israel while opposing a broader foreign-aid package.
Office of Senator Tim Scott
“Will we continue to make even more progress into the future? You better believe it!”
— Tim Scott
April 1, 2022   •   Scott expressing optimism about America's future.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library / Office of Senator Tim Scott
“It will come from you, the American people.”
— Tim Scott
April 28, 2021   •   Scott arguing that American prosperity should be driven by citizens rather than government.
Republican Response to President Biden's Joint Address
“We need new leadership.”
— Tim Scott
May 22, 2023   •   Scott making the case for his presidential candidacy.
Tim Scott Presidential Campaign Announcement
“We stand together.”
— Tim Scott
May 1, 2022   •   Scott recalling the unity march across Charleston's Ravenel Bridge following the Emanuel AME Church massacre.
NPR / Office of Senator Tim Scott
“We need new leadership because we need America to be safe.”
— Tim Scott
January 10, 2024   •   Scott criticizing Biden's immigration policies.
Fox News / Office of Senator Tim Scott
“America is not a racist country.”
— Tim Scott
April 28, 2021   •   Scott's best-known statement from the Republican response to President Biden's first address to Congress. Scott also discussed discrimination he had personally experienced.
Republican Response to President Biden's Joint Address
“The time for choosing has come.”
— Tim Scott
January 19, 2024   •   Scott announcing his endorsement of Donald Trump.
Trump Campaign Rally
“We need a president who persuades not just our friends and our base.”
— Tim Scott
May 22, 2023   •   Scott arguing Republicans should appeal beyond their existing coalition.
Tim Scott Presidential Campaign Announcement
“We need America to be safe.”
— Tim Scott
January 10, 2024   •   Scott discussing immigration and national security.
Fox News / Office of Senator Tim Scott
“I take voting rights personally.”
— Tim Scott
April 28, 2021   •   Scott discussing election law and his experience as a Black voter in South Carolina.
Republican Response to President Biden's Joint Address
“We need Donald Trump.”
— Tim Scott
January 19, 2024   •   Scott endorsing Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination after ending his own campaign.
Trump Campaign Rally / Reuters
“America was founded on the life changing power of freedom, opportunity, and hope.”
— Tim Scott
April 1, 2022   •   Scott discussing American political ideals.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library / Office of Senator Tim Scott
“We need strong leadership.”
— Tim Scott
February 16, 2024   •   Scott discussing border security during a visit to Eagle Pass, Texas.
Office of Senator Tim Scott
“This is not about civil rights, or our racial past.”
— Tim Scott
April 28, 2021   •   Scott criticizing Democratic federal election legislation.
Republican Response to President Biden's Joint Address
“Understanding our history has never been more important.”
— Tim Scott
April 1, 2022   •   Scott discussing American history and education.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library / Office of Senator Tim Scott