WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor prior to voting to confirm Scott Turner, President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

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Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared:

“The Senate will soon vote on the confirmation of Scott Turner to be the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

“Scott grew up in Texas. He dreamed of a career in the National Football League. He achieved that dream and so much more.

“He used his platform as a player to help others achieve their own dreams.

“These leadership qualities are fundamental to who Scott is. They will serve him well as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

“Scott also has extensive experience in state and federal governments.

“After playing in the NFL, he served his community in the Texas legislature.

“In 2019, Scott oversaw investments in Opportunity Zones under President Trump.

“In that role, Scott secured more than $50 billion in private investments for over 8,700 economically-distressed communities.

“These investments helped to revitalize forgotten communities.

“Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina – the now-Chairman of the Banking Committee – created these Opportunity Zones in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

“Scott Turner was instrumental in their success. He is the right man to help restore opportunity now.

“He will put his experience and his leadership skills to work for the American people.

“I strongly support his nomination.”

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