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Sen. Rick Scott Asks Big Tech CEOs to Address Censorship at Commerce Hearing
Ahead of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation hearing this week on Big Tech censorship with the CEOs of Twitter, Facebook, and Alphabet Inc., Google, Senator Rick Scott released a list of questions he would like the CEOs to address during the hearing. Senator Rick Scott is focused on protecting the right to free speech – and ensuring that all users are treated fairly when using these platforms.
Senator Rick Scott said, “The American people believe that when they sign up for these social media platforms, they won’t be blocked or kicked off because of their political views. These big tech CEOs are going to have to answer, on the record and under oath, why they are targeting conservatives and putting their thumb on the scale during this election. And they will have to answer why they continue to censor conservatives while giving dangerous dictators like Maduro and General Secretary Xi a platform to spew their lies and propaganda. They can’t just pick and choose which viewpoints are allowed on their platform and expect to keep the immunity granted by Section 230. It’s our responsibility to hold their companies accountable and protect Americans’ ability to speak freely." Read more HERE.
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Sen. Rick Scott Statement on Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation to Supreme Court
Senator Rick Scott released the below statement following the U.S. Senate vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Senator Rick Scott said, “The Democrats want judges that are activists who will legislate from the bench. Thankfully, Judge Amy Coney Barrett believes in the proper role of a judge envisioned by the Framers when they designed a three-branch system of government in our Constitution.
"The Democrats refused to engage in this process and attempted to smear Judge Barrett, because they knew they couldn’t question her qualifications. Senate Republicans refused to back down and let the Radical Left destroy a good person and a great judge. I’m honored to support Judge Barrett’s nomination today, and I look forward to her lifelong service as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court." Read more HERE.
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El Senador Rick Scott sobre la confirmación de Amy Coney Barrett a la Corte Suprema
El Senador Rick Scott hizo la siguiente declaración luego de la votación del Senado de los Estados Unidos para confirmar a la jueza Amy Coney Barrett para servir en la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos.
El Senador Rick Scott dijo: “Los demócratas quieren jueces activistas que legislen desde la corte. Afortunadamente la jueza Amy Coney Barrett cree en el rol que un juez debe tener como definido por los redactores de nuestra Constitución cuando diseñaron un sistema con tres ramas de gobierno.
Los demócratas se negaron a participar en este proceso e intentaron difamar a la jueza Barrett, porque sabían que no podían cuestionar sus calificaciones. Los republicanos en el Senado se negaron a dar marcha atrás y permitir que la izquierda radical destruyera la trayectoria de una buena persona que ya es una gran jueza. Es un honor para mí apoyar la nominación de la jueza Barrett hoy, y será un honor verla servir de por vida como jueza de la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos”. Lea más AQUÍ.
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As the End of Daylight Saving Time Approaches, Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio Say We Don’t Have to Fall Back
As Americans prepare to change their clocks this Sunday, Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio urged their colleagues to pass their legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent in the United States. Senators Scott and Rubio recently introduced legislation to keep Daylight Saving Time through November 7, 2021 to provide stability for families amid the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the Sunshine Protection Act to keep Daylight Saving Time across the country, excluding Arizona and Hawaii.
Senator Rick Scott said, “After months of uncertainty and staying indoors amid the coronavirus pandemic, all of us could use a little more consistency and sunshine. I was proud to join Senator Rubio to introduce legislation that would keep Daylight Saving Time year-round, and I hope our colleagues join us to pass this common-sense bill.” Read more from Senator Rubio’s office HERE. |