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Sen. Tim Scott emphasizes 'faith in America' and humility in politics; touts South Carolina job wins
Summary
Sen. Tim Scott said faith and humility should guide national civic life and described economic wins in South Carolina—citing Boeing's 2009 expansion and a reported $9 billion Google data center—during a Walker webcast interview.
Sen. Tim Scott told a Walker webcast audience that "Faith in America suggests it's okay for us to disagree" and that restoring humility and civility should be priorities for public life. The remarks came during a wide-ranging interview in which Scott described how personal faith, listening, and long-term planning inform his public work.
"If you start off with the premise that you might just be wrong... that's the beginning of humility," Scott said, recounting advice he received from Larry Ellison. He urged members of Congress to listen more and "learn to disagree without being disagreeable." The senator tied that approach to better governance, arguing humility yields collaboration rather than partisan 'venom.'
Scott also discussed economic development in South Carolina, citing Boeing's major expansion in 2009 and saying the state recently attracted a large Google data center investment into the Charleston metropolitan area. "Our taxes are low... our workforce is hungry and competent," he said, describing those factors as drivers for business investment.
He framed these examples as part of a broader case for policies that encourage entrepreneurship and community growth: "If you're in a bad environment, South Carolina's open for business," Scott said, inviting listeners to consider state-level policy incentives and workforce attributes as models for growth.
The host closed the webcast with thanks and travel well-wishes; Scott did not announce new federal programs or legislation during the interview.
