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Oct. 22, 2023
'This Week' Transcript 10-22-23: Sen. Tim Scott
Sen. Tim Scott
July 12, 2022
Letter to Samantha Power, Administrator of the US Agency for International Development - Inhofe, Colleagues Seek Answers for Biden Admin's Failure to Deliver Billions in Humanitarian Aid to Starving Nations
Sen. Tim Scott
May 19, 2022
Senator Scott Statement on Vote for Defense Spending Amid Ukraine War
Sen. Tim Scott
May 10, 2022
Tweet - "Tonight, the House voted to provide Ukraine with more than $40 billion in emergency funding to defend itself against Russian aggression. The people of Ukraine are resilient. This military, economic, and humanitarian assistance will ensure they can protect their democracy."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 22, 2022
Reps. Crow, Slotkin, Cheney, Wilson Lead Bipartisan Group Requesting US Medical Support for Ukrainians & Nearby NATO Countries
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Oct. 22, 2023
'This Week' Transcript 10-22-23: Sen. Tim Scott
Sen. Tim Scott
July 12, 2022
Letter to Samantha Power, Administrator of the US Agency for International Development - Inhofe, Colleagues Seek Answers for Biden Admin's Failure to Deliver Billions in Humanitarian Aid to Starving Nations
Sen. Tim Scott
May 19, 2022
Senator Scott Statement on Vote for Defense Spending Amid Ukraine War
Sen. Tim Scott
May 10, 2022
Tweet - "Tonight, the House voted to provide Ukraine with more than $40 billion in emergency funding to defend itself against Russian aggression. The people of Ukraine are resilient. This military, economic, and humanitarian assistance will ensure they can protect their democracy."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 22, 2022
Reps. Crow, Slotkin, Cheney, Wilson Lead Bipartisan Group Requesting US Medical Support for Ukrainians & Nearby NATO Countries
Rep. Joe Wilson
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