Video: Sen. Tim Scott Opens Upstate Office

Tim Scott, who was appointed by Gov. Nikki Haley to replace outgoing senator Jim DeMint in December, was in downtown Greenville on Monday for the grand opening of his Upstate office. 

Scott addressed the media and public who packed the small office on West Broad Street about several issues, including his decision to vote against the Senate-approved budget that included $1 trillion in new tax revenue. 

Scott said the federal government's penchant for growth is based upon its disdain for the individual, saying the individual is the smallest minority in America. 

"The government grows bigger because they think they can do what individuals won't do. They're wrong," Scott said. "Individuals needs the resources to take care of indivduals because we do it better, we do it cheaper and we do it with passion." 

Scott said he will be in Spartanburg, Greenville and Anderson this week to meet constituents. The Upstate offices in downtown Greenville will allow citizens from Oconee County to Spartanburg County and in between a more direct connection to the senator. 

"More important is for you to call an 864, 803 or an 843 exchange, so you know we are not only in Washington for you, but we are locally available for you," Scott said. 

Check out Patch.com's video coverage of the grand opening.