"The fact of the matter is that hope comes from many sources. I think depending on the federal government to be some sort of a savior is false hope."

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Source: Should government play a role in addressing root causes of Baltimore’s upheaval?. PBS NewsHour with Gwen Ifill, www.pbs.org. April 28, 2015.

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Tim Scott is a U.S. Senator known for his focus on economic opportunity and empowerment, particularly for marginalized communities.

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