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Scott Simmons, JP, MP

Scott Simmons, JP, MP

309
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71,988
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72
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15 Jun 2018 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report
247 words
Good evening, Mr. Speaker and certainly I will begin where the Honourable Member just finished. Mr. Speaker, first and foremost I will get right into it to make the comparison that this Honourable Government, when we were Opposition, were exactly the same as their position is right now. Mr. Speaker, in Bermuda (and I will start with this), we have …
15 Jun 2018 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report
445 words
Now, Mr. Speaker, when I d ecided to become a Member of Parliament and repr esent my constituency, I came into this House realising that this t ask would be far more monumental than any of us would ever imagine. The Honourable Member who just took his seat highlighted the fact that we must raise the discourse. Many have said …
15 Jun 2018 House of Assembly
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11 words
—he had a propensity to wear green. That was it. [Laughter]
15 Jun 2018 House of Assembly
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11 words
Rather than see the value, he said, I’m absolutely voting OBA.
15 Jun 2018 House of Assembly
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150 words
There is no surprise for me. The point needs to be made, Mr. Speaker. The point that needs to be made is this. And I hope Members thinking that Well, it’s no different, Mr. Si mmons, MP Simmons, in the green community. There are those who will say they will absolutely not vote for you. So what is the point …
15 Jun 2018 House of Assembly
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442 words
Now that we are here, this community in Bermuda refuses to move . . . and you bank on it. We bring certain individuals in here to re present them. But at the end of the day it boils down to one clear thing. They have the money, they have the influence, they have the class (and I say they …
15 Jun 2018 House of Assembly
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834 words
—find themselves a system to get where they want to be rather than be considered second- class citizens in a country that they developed, a country that they love, and a country that they have worked night and day to create? When does that happen? When does the respect start? But we beat . . . this Government, led by …
15 Jun 2018 House of Assembly
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369 words
Exactly. Because we know . . . and the one thing that we have to get over is the acceptance piece. Do it without having to worry about it getting accepted and just do it. Do what needs to be done in our communities. Get the job done. Stay focused. And that is what the Premier has driven this entire …
8 Jun 2018 House of Assembly
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277 words
Good morning, Mr. Speaker, and thank you. Mr. Speaker, allow me to be, certainly, ass ociated with the thank -yous given so far and also the congratulat ions to our newest Members of this Honourable House. As a furtherance to the Opposition Leader and the statements that she has made, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and …
11 May 2018 House of Assembly
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4 words
Mr. Speaker, good afternoon.
11 May 2018 House of Assembly
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176 words
Thank you so much, I will start where the Honourable Member who just spoke left off—and that is to extend to all of our mothers a wonderful Mother’s Day when it comes to certainly wishing upon them the very best as they have supported this country, have supported our young people, and supported all of us. So, we love them, …
11 May 2018 House of Assembly
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238 words
Mr. Speaker, the former Pre mier, former Leader of the Opposition, in my humble opinion has been rather mischievous on more than one occasion as it relates to the efforts made by this Honourable Government as it pertains to FinTech and as it pertains to our moving across with digital currencies and the rest. I believe that there has been …
11 May 2018 House of Assembly
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44 words
There is a deficit of opportunity in our community. As a result of that, this Government moved swiftly to make sure that we acknowledged it and we did something about it. Now, Mr. Speaker, the election —the last election gave us our 24:12 majority.
11 May 2018 House of Assembly
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1,158 words
We realise the si gnificance of that responsibility and we recognise that we had to take that responsibility and use it in a positive way. The backbench in our Government, our backbench, are clear on ensuring that our Government, and the public can be assured that our Gover nment are being asked to move responsibly. So what comes before this …
11 May 2018 House of Assembly
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820 words
This Government is being i ndicted for giving people hope and matching that hope with action, with solid action that moves us along. I would insist, I would encourage the Oppos ition to be more interested in working with us as we are going forward. There is no need every single time, to every time there is an issue, rather …
11 May 2018 House of Assembly
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7 words
Point of order, Mr. [Deputy] Speaker .
11 May 2018 House of Assembly
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7 words
Point of order, Mr. [Deputy] Speaker .
27 Apr 2018 House of Assembly
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307 words
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I ask that I be associated with the comments made by the Premier as they relate to all congratulat ory, or the obituary, speeches thus far. I rise in this Honourable House, Mr. Speaker, and ask that we send heartfelt congratulations to three of our distinguished colleagues who were celebrated just last weekend in a congratulatory …
27 Apr 2018 House of Assembly
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66 words
He has gained the praise, adm iration, and appreciation of the country and this House for his leadership in sports, broad smile, welcoming personality, and a true, genuine love for his country and his blessed St. George’s and the country at large. On behalf of all of us who sit on this, the encroaching side of the Robin Hood corner, …
27 Apr 2018 House of Assembly
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75 words
—we salute you as an invalu able part of the Progressive Government and a form idable PLP team. We thank you for choosing to be a part of this substantive change currently sweeping the Bermuda we love and cherish. In keeping with the sentiment expressed at your celebratory celebration, we on this side of the House love and appreciate you, …