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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.

Dec 12, 2011

I think this is another manufactured controversy by the Second Amendment, NRA, Republican, Tea Party movement.

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Dec 12, 2011

I say I'm very sorry that this nation, which should be limiting the numbers of assault weapons possessed by wrongdoers, does not do its job, and as a result 40,000-plus people are dead.

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Dec 12, 2011

But so will the massive numbers of illegal weapons that fall into the hands of wrongdoers based on the gun show loophole.

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Dec 12, 2011

I think this was another manufactured controversy by the second amendment NRA Republican Tea Party Movement.

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Dec 12, 2011

I'm saying that the means, the manner in which this investigation is being conducted by the House of Representatives through the government Oversight Investigations Committee is scandalous.

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Dec 7, 2011

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise to support my amendment to this dangerous bill, the REINS Act. My amendment is simple. It would exempt any rule that the Office of Management and Budget determines would…

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Dec 7, 2011

There is a hole in our gun control laws that is so large that you could drive or fly a space shuttle through it.

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Dec 7, 2011

Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Schrader The CHAIR. It is…

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Dec 7, 2011

In response, no, I've never operated a business on Wall Street, and I'm not really concerned about Wall Street as Wall Street has been getting all of the breaks. This party, the Tea Party Republicans, seem hellbent on shifting everything…

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Dec 7, 2011

I rise in opposition to H.R. 10, the so- called REINS Act. It's a demonstration of the reign of terror that the Tea Party-Grover Norquist Republican Party has exacted on Americans insofar as their health and safety are concerned, and in…

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Dec 7, 2011

I find that, in light of his past filibustering, entirely unacceptable.

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