TAMPA, Fla. – Today, Senator Rick Scott was joined by Florida veterans at Jaguar CrossFit in Tampa for a press conference highlighting the “Veterans for Rick Scott” coalition. The coalition is made up of more than 250 veterans from across Florida who support Senator Rick Scott’s re-election. These veterans support Senator Scott because of his proven track record of fighting to make Florida the most military and veteran-friendly state in the country. See below for quotes and pictures from the event.

Florida State Senator, U.S. Army Veteran and Co-Chair of the “Veteran’s for Rick Scott” coalition Jay Collins said, “I’m proud to support fellow veteran Senator Rick Scott. He understands the sacrifices our military members and their families make to keep Americans safe. Rick Scott has and always will prioritize meeting with military leadership in the state to make sure Florida service members and their families are taken care of. In the Senate, he sits on the Armed Services Committee, where he has been able to secure big wins for the millions of Floridians who are active-duty military and veterans. A win for Rick Scott is a win for America’s military and our military families!”

Florida State Representative, U.S. Army Veteran, and Co-Chair of the “Veteran’s for Rick Scott” coalition Danny Alvarez said, “When I worked for Rick Scott, I got an intimate snapshot of his make-up and character. I saw a man who truly cared about Florida, veterans and more importantly…doing the right thing. No matter his title today, I believe he values the title veteran the most and that’s why he works tirelessly at making Florida the most veteran-friendly state in the union. His love for our country and those who defend her is a shining example of what leadership is supposed to look like.”

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