Sen. Tim Scott Visits Lockheed Martin Greenville, Highlights Employees’ Role in National Security

GREENVILLE, S.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) yesterday visited Lockheed Martin's Greenville facility, home of the F-16 Fighting Falcon production line, to hear from employees about the F-16 program. Following the tour, Sen. Scott addressed the press at a nearby warehouse supporting Greenville operations, located in an Opportunity Zone.

Excerpts from Senator Scott's remarks are below.

"There's no doubt that Lockheed Martin plays a significant role here in South Carolina. More than 1,600 employees work on the F-16, another several hundred work on the 35s.
"The partnership between South Carolina and Lockheed Martin is a marvel for our state and for our country. Every single employee I met here - they are proud of the work they do in defending America and providing freedom to the world.

"When you come to work every single day and recognize that your job isn't just putting an aircraft together - it's actually defending freedom - it is a remarkable job that you have. They make us proud - the strongest, most powerful force for good in the workforce - the best in the country, is here at home in South Carolina."

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