GOP Sen. Tim Scott Says America Is ‘Not a Racist Country’ — Harris Reacts
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) declared that the United States is “not a racist country,” and Vice President Kamala Harris is weighing in on those remarks. In his roughly 15-minute speech response to Biden’s address, Scott…
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) declared that the United States is “not a racist country,” and Vice President Kamala Harris is weighing in on those remarks.
In his roughly 15-minute speech response to Biden’s address, Scott said, “Hear me clearly: America is not a racist country.”
He also said in the GOP rebuttal on Wednesday night, “Just before COVID, we had the most inclusive economy in my lifetime,” adding, “The lowest unemployment rate ever recorded for African-Americans, Hispanics and Asians, and a 70 year low nearly for women. Wages were growing faster for the bottom 25% than the top 25%. That happened because Republicans focused on expanding opportunity for all Americans.”
Scott is the only Black Republican senator.
Watch Scott’s comments below:
Harris was asked if she agrees with Scott’s remark during an appearance on “Good Morning America” Thursday morning.
“First of all, no I don’t think America is a racist country,” Harris said. “But we also do have to speak truth about the history of racism in our country and its existence today.”
She noted President Joe Biden’s remarks during his address to Congress, where he