A biography for Jaime Harrisonhasn’t been written yet.
“Tom Perez has brought integrity, passion, and tenacity to every job he's ever had.”
“We stand on the shoulders of giants - and that's something we can never forget.”
“When I think about my legacy, I think about the world that we leave behind for our children.”
“My family, like many families here in South Carolina, have faced difficult financial situations.”
“We have seen communities cry out in pain, generation after generation, because of racism and police brutality.”
“Medicare should be allowed to negotiate with drug companies for lower prices on prescriptions.”
“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.”
“I've worked cornfields.”
“I want to make sure that every kid, every young boy and young girl in this country gets the opportunity to live their American dream. That's what the role of being in Congress and being a United States senator is all about.”
“I know Democrats who have written Lindsey Graham checks.”
“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.”
“HBCUs have been a bedrock of the Black community since their founding, evolving into institutions of prodigious scholarship and activism, and educating African-Americans nationwide.”
“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.”
“I am not in favor of implementing a Medicare-for-All, single payer healthcare system.”
“I know what it's like to think the system has left you behind.”
“Our leaders cannot and should not give up when compromise seems out of reach, especially when the economic security of South Carolinians is at stake.”
“You never know when you lend somebody a hand, what that means for the rest of their lives.”
“Every February, we reflect on and honor the achievements, struggles, and icons that comprise Black history. As a proud, Black man running for office and raising two young, Black boys in the South, I am acutely aware that I stand on the shoulders of giants.”
“I grew up in constant fear of eviction.”
“The history of Black Americans in South Carolina is riddled with trials and tribulations.”