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Johnny Isakson

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Johnny Isakson was a prominent Republican politician from Georgia who served as a United States Senator from 2005 until his resignation in 2019. Prior to his Senate tenure, he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2005. Throughout his political career, Isakson was known for his focus on issues such as education, healthcare, and veterans' affairs, often advocating for policies that supported these areas. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those related to nuclear energy and environmental regulations.

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Nov 18, 2014

the VA basically is a 21st century problem operating in an 20th century environment.

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Nov 18, 2014

my oldest son graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans with a master's degree in economics. He wrote a paper for his master's thesis called ``The Dutch Disease.'' I had never heard of the Dutch disease, but, him being my son, I read…

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Nov 13, 2014

I wish to join the senior Senator from Georgia, who was kind enough to invite our guest Chaplain today. George Dillard is a great chaplain in our State, a great civic leader, a great Christian leader, and a great leader in our State for…

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Nov 13, 2014

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Randolph D. Moss, of Maryland, to be United States…

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Nov 12, 2014

I ask unanimous consent to be recognized for up to 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Nov 12, 2014

one of the great honors of being a Member of the Senate is the participation and the confirmation process the Constitution dictates to us on Federal judges and other critical appointees, such as Cabinet members of the President. I have…

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Nov 12, 2014

on behalf of myself and Senator Chambliss, we ask the Members of the Senate to move favorably on this vote of cloture. We appreciate the consideration of Members and ask for their ``yes'' vote. I yield back. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time…

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Sep 18, 2014

I am pleased to join with the distinguished Senator from the State of North Dakota, and I am pleased to join with the Senator of Oklahoma. I am pleased to speak as an American from a State that is a net consumer, not producer, of energy…

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Sep 18, 2014

If, before we left today and had a final vote on the CR, the majority leader would let a vote come to the floor to get 60 votes to go ahead and move forward on the Keystone Pipeline, in my belief it would happen. For all the reasons I…

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Sep 18, 2014

So that is No. 1. No. 2, there is no question that being independent in energy makes us a stronger country in terms of our national defense and our foreign policy; is that not correct?

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Sep 18, 2014

No. 3, we will have more jobs, more employment, less inflation, and a more vibrant economy if we were developing this petroleum; is that not correct?

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Sep 18, 2014

Then I think, knowing the quality and the intellect of the 100 Members of the Senate, there is no doubt that if the leader would bring that vote to the floor today, we would get more than 60 votes to move America forward and say: This…

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