Quotes from Jaime Harrison

Black business owners throughout America too often face bigger barriers to accessing capital.

Federal resources are vital to the health of our HBCUs.

Our country was built upon the idea that if you work hard and play by the rules, you can achieve the 'American dream' and create a better future for your children.

I'm a cartoon junkie. Love 'Avatar: The Last Airbender.'

We have to end cash bail.

State governments should not have to compete in bidding contests against each other in order to get the necessary supplies to protect and help their citizens.

The American Dream is alive and well for some, but not all Americans. Here in South Carolina, rural hospitals are closing, schools are underfunded, and our coasts are threatened by offshore drilling. We need a Senator who's fighting to improve the lives of South Carolinians rather than focusing on interests in Washington D.C.

With a common-sense approach, we can reduce waste, fraud and abuse, cut back on unnecessary bureaucracy and provide for the pillars of a strong economy and life in our state.

Our nation's debt has to be a concern for us all. It is not sustainable long-term.

We have seen communities cry out in pain, generation after generation, because of racism and police brutality.

I know what it's like to lose your home. I know what it's like to be hungry. I know what it's like to lose a family member because of a lack of health care. So all of these things aren't just political issues for me. All of these things are personal to me.

There are people of all colors and creeds across our state who've lost faith in our political system.

I broke the cycle of poverty thanks to education.

For centuries, our country has welcomed people fleeing religious persecution, war and humanitarian crises to create a better future for themselves and their futures. With proper safeguards in place, we should offer refuge to some migrants with legitimate fears of persecution and violence.

I love Howard Dean.

I think for young people, there are so many issues, not only student loan debt but health care and all these various issues that I believe can impact the quality of your life.

Medicare should be allowed to negotiate with drug companies for lower prices on prescriptions.

Every American, and every corporation, should pay their fair share to build the American dream.

As Democrats, we believe in fairness and opportunity.

Protecting our kids is a sacred obligation.

We need to close the loopholes that allowed large corporations to abuse the Paycheck Protection Program.

Am I a Democrat? Yes, I'm a Democrat. But at the end of the day, when I take the oath as a senator it won't be to do the bidding of the Democratic Party or a president in the White House. I will be there to fight for the people of South Carolina.

Folks here in South Carolina want someone with a backbone, with a spine. Someone who's going to stand up for them and their families, regardless of who's in the White House.

We deserve a Senator who cares about our children's safety.