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Sen. Rick Scott on Senate Floor: I Won’t Put Floridians on the Hook for Bailing Out Poorly-Managed States like New York
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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Sen. Rick Scott Calls for Quick Response from States on Coronavirus Response Spending
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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Sen. Rick Scott on Senate Floor: This Year’s NDAA Supports our Military and Protects U.S. Bases
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 Scott, Rubio and Menendez Join Congresswomen González-Colón and Murphy to Introduce Resolution Honoring the Borinqueneers
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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Senadores Scott, Rubio y Menendez y Congresistas González–Colón y Murphy, Presentan Resolución en Honor a Los Borinqueneers
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 to Indian Prime Minister Modi: The U.S. Stands with India Against Communist China’s Aggression
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. |