Johnny Isakson actually said...

"I want to assure Senator Cornyn and the other members to my left that I am not using my back situation as an advantage in my seniority, but I was here first."

"I think the best thing we can do to protect our republic in the long term is see to it that Americans can take care of themselves."

"This bill has been approved by the Senate Finance Committee and is now pending consideration by the Senate."

"Which is why we put the mandate in the ACA as well."