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June 7, 2024

Dear Friend,

Welcome back to my Week in Review newsletter. Please remember to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube for regular updates on how I am serving the people of South Carolina!

This week, I had the opportunity to chat with South Carolina Education Superintendent Ellen Weaver about the future of education. I also worked with my Senate Republican colleagues to introduce legislation calling for an international censure of Iran and to bring sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). After months of calling to censure Iran, I am thankful the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) took action against Iran.

The nation celebrated the 80th anniversary of D-Day—the day when the Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, turning the tides of WWII. While aggressors like China, Russia and Iran threaten our allies, we must reaffirm our commitment to defending freedom. On that day, our troops courageously decided that peace through strength was the only way — I still believe that.

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“May your unfailing love be with us, LORD, even as we put our hope in you.”

Psalm 33:22

The Week in Review

The Dam is Broken and a Band-Aid Won’t Work

Earlier this week, President Biden announced a long delayed immigration executive action. The truth of the matter is the American people are sick and tired of this forked-tongue administration and deserve real solutions to finally solve the crisis at our southern border.

Read my full statement here.

Emphasizing the Importance of Financial Literacy

I spoke at the Jump$tart Coalition and National Endowment for Financial Education’s Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill. It is vital that younger generations have access to financial education to help them grow into productive members of society and aid in their ability to achieve their American Dream. I wish – as a kid growing up in poverty, in a single parent household – that I had those lessons before I entered my twenties. What we sometimes forget to tell kids is all things are possible, especially when you work, especially when you save while you’re working, and especially when you save on a disciplined pattern. That is such an important part of the equation.

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Watch my remarks here!

Sanctions Against the ICC

I introduced the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act alongside Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.). Our legislation would sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it attempts to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute Americans or our allies. The ICC’s attempt to equate the brutal actions of a terrorist organization to the rightful defense of a democratic people is appalling. I applaud my colleagues in the House of Representatives for approving this important piece of legislation and call for Senate leadership to do the same.

Click here to learn more about our legislation!

The Future of Education

On Thursday morning, I was joined by my friend and fellow South Carolinian, Education Superintendent Ellen Weaver, to talk about the future of education in America. The event was hosted by the Capitol Hill Christian Academy and the Heritage Foundation.

I know first-hand that a great education is the front door of the American Dream. I believe the future of education will be giving every single family in America the power and the resources to decide where, when, and how they will educate their child. This means unlocking educational choices and funding students over systems!

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You can watch our fireside chat here!

In the News

Fingers Point as Biden Closes Border to Asylum Seekers
The New York Times

And Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, a rival of Mr. Trump’s during the presidential primary who has become a staunch surrogate, criticized the executive order as a “Band-Aid” that would do little to curb border crossings. “President Biden would rather posture than do anything meaningful to secure our southern border,” he said in a statement.

Read the full article here.

Sharing the #SCSweetTea

This week’s #SCSweetTea goes to the Johnson brothers of Stratford High School! Nathaniel and Alexander finished in numbers one and two in their class and are headed to Clemson in the fall. Congratulations to Nathaniel, Alexander, and their entire family for their success and bright futures!

Learn more here!

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