Rick Scott Quotes

A collection of quotes by Rick Scott.

Rick Scott is a prominent American politician and businessman who served as the 45th Governor of Florida from 2011 to 2019. Born on December 1, 1952, in Bloomington, Illinois, Scott attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he earned a degree in business administration. Afterward, he went on to complete his Juris Doctor degree at Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law.

Prior to entering politics, Scott gained prominence as the co-founder and CEO of Columbia Hospital Corporation, which later became the largest for-profit healthcare company in the United States. He used his business experience to campaign on a platform focused on job creation and economic growth during his successful run for Governor of Florida in 2010.

As governor, Scott pursued conservative policies such as tax cuts, reducing regulations, and fostering a business-friendly environment. He also prioritized education reforms and worked to improve the efficiency and accountability of government programs. Scott was reelected as governor in 2014 but was term-limited and could not seek reelection in 2018.

In 2018, Rick Scott successfully ran for the United States Senate against incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson. Representing Florida, Scott continued to advocate for conservative principles such as limited government and fiscal responsibility while also addressing issues such as healthcare and disaster response.

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I stand for limited government, fiscal responsibility, perso

I stand for limited government, fiscal responsibility, personal freedom, personal responsibility, so the Republican Party will support me.

Rick Scott

Freedom

My job is to make sure that if you're a family in Florida, y

My job is to make sure that if you're a family in Florida, your children can get a good education and you have the opportunity for a job. That's my job and that's what I think about every day.

Rick Scott

Education

Reporters used to be blue-collar at the Globe now, it's prac

Reporters used to be blue-collar at the Globe now, it's practically required that you have a trust fund.

Howie Carr

Life