DAVID SCOTT - CONGRESSMAN, REPRESENTING GEORGIA'S 13TH DISTRICT

Speeches and Floor Statements
  • Congressman Scott speaks in support of American Diabetes Month
    Dec 1, 2010  - On November 30, Congressman Scott spoke in support of a resolution on the floor (H.Res. 1690), which supports the observance of American Diabetes Month.    Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Thank you very much.    Ladies and gentlemen of the House, with nearly 23 million children and adults in the United S... More
  • CONGRATULATING GEORGIA'S HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAMS
    Mar 26, 2010  - HON. DAVID SCOTT OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, March 25, 2010 Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor two exceptional high school teams from my district. The Jonesboro High School and Morrow High School Mock Trial teams have had an unprecedented record ... More
  • Recognizing Red Cross Month
    Mar 17, 2010  - Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 67th annual Red Cross Month. For more than 125 years, the mission of the American Red Cross has been to help individuals and families prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies, and each year, nearly half of a million volunteers respond to more tha... More
  • The OBAMA Plan Stability & Security for All Americans
    Sep 9, 2009  - "It will provide more security and stability to those who have health insurance. It will provide insurance to those who don't. And it will lower the cost of health care for our families, our businesses, and our government." If You Have Health Insurance More Stability and Security Ends di... More
  • Representative Scott Discusses the Economic Recovery and Investment Package
    Jan 27, 2009  - Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) addressed the House floor to discuss the rule for the economic recovery package. Scott's Floor remarks appear below: Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. I think it is very important for us to get our hands around exactly what the situation is now. Our house is on fire. Th... More
  • Congressman Scott Honors the South Cobb High School Blue Eagle Marching Band
    Jan 14, 2009  - "Madame Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and honor members of the South Cobb High School Blue Eagle Marching Band. Under the direction of Band Director Zachary Cogdill, and with the support of Principal Grant Rivera, the administration, faculty and students at South Cobb High School, these stud... More
  • Congressman Scott Speaks Out to Support H.R. 3021
    Jun 5, 2008  - Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Thank you, Madam Chairman, for giving me this opportunity. I want to speak very briefly about this bill. This is a very, very important bill. It is critical to the future of education of our young people. Let me start out by letting you know how important this is to my Stat... More
  • Scott Statement on the Farm Bill
    Jul 26, 2007  - “Madam Chairman, I serve on both Agriculture and Financial Services, so I can look at this with a very jaundiced eye. And I think what we have to do is make a decision in this move based upon what the lay of the land is. “First, we're talking about renewable energy and ethanol. Where is that going t... More
  • Congressman Scott, Blue Dogs Call for Fiscally Responsible Energy Policy
    Jul 17, 2007  -   Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) joined members of the Blue Dog Coalition to discuss the Democratic group’s recommendations to guide Congress as it works to rewrite the nation’s energy policy. Scott's Floor remarks appear below: “As you know, one of the problems with our dependence on... More
  • Scott Statement on Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act
    Jul 12, 2007  - Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) spoke on the House Floor twice in support of the Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act. His remarks appear below: “Mr. Speaker, I stand 100 percent behind this bill for a responsible redeployment of our troops out of Iraq. Much has been said. There are severa... More