"One of the things that perhaps we can learn through the political process about bringing people together is to remember South Carolina, remember the families of the nine victims, how they brought a community together during the worst atrocity in our state's history, i am thankful that I live in a country where forgiveness can be seen in the worst of conditions."

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Source: Tim Scott: Meet the New Senator From South Carolina by Steve Moore, www.realclearpolitics.com. December 22, 2012.

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