WASHINGTON — If more people adopted the credit unionphilosophy to other aspects of life the country would be a muchbetter place, Rep. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) told attendees atNAFCU's Congressional Caucus on Wednesday.
“The idea that every member owns the credit union is a greatthing. When you own it, you've got skin in the game,'' said Scott,a former volunteer at the $345 million Heritage Trust FCU inCharleston, S.C.
“America would be a better place if everyone were more engagedand realize 'this is my country,''' he added.
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