WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement on U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) announcing he is running for President of the United States.

“Congratulations to my good friend Senator Tim Scott on his announcement that he is running for President of the United States

“Tim makes South Carolina proud, and he is one of the most talented and hard-working public servants I’ve ever known.

“He will have an optimistic vision for the future of conservatism and America, and I know he will acquit himself well.”

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