Feb 10, 2009
I can think of no man who deserves these accolades who is greater than the late Judge Griffin Bell, and I look forward to this measure passing.
Hank Johnson
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Hank Johnson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 4th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as civil rights, healthcare, and education during his tenure in Congress. Johnson has been an advocate for social justice and has worked on legislation aimed at improving the lives of his constituents in Georgia. He is known for his commitment to addressing economic disparities and promoting community development.
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Feb 4, 2009
A tremendous analogy. And so we have seen what happened in the House of Representatives. The Senate is supposed to be a more thoughtful and deliberative body. But isn't that the place where all of the earmarks come from? And it is politics…
Feb 4, 2009
Thank you, Congressman. That whole process of trying to get bipartisan support here in the House I guess was probably doomed to failure from the outset because there was no good-faith being exercised by my friends on the other side. It was…
Feb 4, 2009
We have cut down on so many medical errors. I know that you being a doctor, you could probably relate to this. The penmanship of the average doctor is quite, some say, arrogant. You can't understand what is written. So electronic medical…
Jan 21, 2009
This is what we call instead of trickle-down economics, which has not worked, this is rebuilding the economy from the ground up.
Jan 21, 2009
I would be remiss not to speak out in favor of both of these pieces of legislation, both of which I am a co-sponsor of.
Jun 23, 2008
The price of food is going up. So we have food going up. We have energy costs going up. And the American people feel squeezed. They are counting on us to do something to address this issue. Congressman Towns, I just appreciate so much your…
Jun 23, 2008
It is an issue that has been creeping like a thief in the night into the pocketbooks and into the pockets of Americans, everyday working Americans. We have seen the price of gas escalating quietly but steadily ever since 2001... But what…
May 3, 2007
We've had Federal hate crime legislation on the books since 1968. It covered violent crimes targeted against persons based upon race, color, religion and national origin. Now we've got folks who don't want us to extend this hate crime…
Mar 9, 2007
Today I rise for the third time this week to speak about Georgia's PeachCare crisis. This Sunday, in just 2 days, PeachCare closes its doors to new enrollees. And if funding shortages continue, it will close its doors to all children next…
Mar 7, 2007
Today, I rise again to address the impending crisis threatening Georgia's PeachCare program. In just 4 days, no new children will be permitted to enroll. The program will have a $131 million shortfall, and neither the State of Georgia nor…
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