It Will Take More Bombing to Beat Iran, Sen. Scott Says

Summary

Senator Rick Scott discusses the US military campaign against Iran, arguing more bombing is necessary to prevent a nuclear weapon and that nothing should be off the table. He predicts a Russian energy sanctions bill will pass before the August recess, calls for eliminating the filibuster, supports a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown, and comments on data center policy emphasizing jobs but not at the cost of higher electricity prices or water depletion.

• Scott says preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon will likely require "a lot more bombing" and that nothing should be off the table.
• He predicts the sanctions bill targeting buyers of Russian energy will pass before the August recess.
• He calls for eliminating the legislative filibuster for bills, noting most exceptions already exist.
• Scott supports a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown, saying federal workers shouldn't miss pay.
• On data centers, he says Florida needs jobs but cannot allow electricity prices to rise or water to be depleted.