Tim Scott Quotes

A collection of quotes by Tim Scott.

Tim Scott is an American politician who currently serves as a United States Senator from South Carolina. He was born on September 19, 1965, in North Charleston, South Carolina. Scott belongs to the Republican Party and has been in office since January 2013.

Prior to his political career, Scott worked in the business sector, serving as an entrepreneur and owning an insurance agency. He also worked as a financial adviser, helping individuals manage their assets and plan for their futures.

Scott first entered politics in 2008 when he won a seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 117. He served in this role until 2011 when he was elected to the United States House of Representatives, representing South Carolina's 1st congressional district. During his time in the House, Scott gained recognition for his conservative views and commitment to fiscal responsibility.

In 2013, Scott was appointed to the United States Senate by South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to fill the seat left vacant by Senator Jim DeMint. He made history as the first African American senator from the state of South Carolina. Since then, Scott has been reelected to the Senate twice, in 2014 and 2020, demonstrating his popularity amongst voters.

Throughout his career, Tim Scott has been a staunch advocate for conservative principles, supporting policies focused on limited government, free markets, and individual liberty. He has also been an influential voice on issues related to criminal justice reform and economic opportunity.

As I have traveled throughout my Congressional district, the

As I have traveled throughout my Congressional district, the one thing I heard loud and clear was simply please stop spending money you do not have, rein in spending, live within a budget.

Tim Scott


There are good people and bad people in all organizations fu

There are good people and bad people in all organizations fundamentally however, when you look at the basis of the Tea Party it has nothing to do with race. It has to do with an economic recovery. It has to do with limiting the role of our government in our lives. It has to do with free markets.

Tim Scott

Government

We have to attack those things which stand in the way of Ame

We have to attack those things which stand in the way of America progress. And what stands in the way of American progress right now is the federal government.

Tim Scott

Government

I know that my grandfather is 92 years old. And he has seen

I know that my grandfather is 92 years old. And he has seen this country evolve in amazing ways. He looks at South Carolina and he says, wow, what an amazing state that we have the blessing to live within because of the evolution.

Tim Scott

Amazing

We need the private sector to create jobs. If the government

We need the private sector to create jobs. If the government could create jobs Communism would have worked, but it didn't.

Tim Scott

Government

As a small business owner for the last 15 years, when I thin

As a small business owner for the last 15 years, when I think of what truly changed my life, it was my faith, a strong family, my mom did a really, really good job of encouraging me in very clear and discernible ways.

Tim Scott

Faith

I think one of the most threatening places to be in politics

I think one of the most threatening places to be in politics is a black conservative because there are so many liberals who want to continue to reinforce a stereotype that doesn't exist about America.

Tim Scott

Politics

I think it's very clear that the American people are frustra

I think it's very clear that the American people are frustrated with this move toward socialism. And so whether you're back or white, if you believe that the conservative construct is in the best interest of our future, than you too would be voting with Republicans, and if you had the opportunity to run you'd join us as well.

Tim Scott

Future