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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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May 23, 2018

I have 7 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

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May 23, 2018

I am delighted to stand today, shoulder to shoulder with all my colleagues on the Veterans' Affairs Committees in the House and the Senate, to thank the Senate for a very strong vote on cloture yesterday to take us to a point today where…

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May 23, 2018

the Senator is correct. The term Indian Health Service includes Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations that operate healthcare facilities in lieu of the Indian Health Service pursuant to a contract or self-governance compact with the…

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May 22, 2018

before the Senator from Montana leaves, I wish to thank him for 3 years of dedicated service and the last 2 in particular as we put together the pieces of shrapnel--which was the original attempt to make Choice work--to be a streamlined…

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May 22, 2018

I want to thank Senator Shelby and Senator Leahy for their leadership on this issue and for their strong support of the VA MISSION Act. I understand their concerns regarding funding, and agree that the important reforms included in this…

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Apr 30, 2018

I asked him if he agrees with President Trump that allegations made about Dr. Jackson are not true. And he said he does not agree with that.

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Apr 30, 2018

I did my job, and every senator has the responsibility if they're presented with accusations to try and seek the truth.

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Apr 18, 2018

the Senate is a great place. It is a great honor to be able to speak here, whether you are discussing your beliefs on an issue of major importance, honoring a friend, or, on rare occasions but all too often when you get to be my age…

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Apr 16, 2018

It is horrible when you get a situation where they cannot even get well-intended aid and medical supplies to the people who need it

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Apr 16, 2018

We need to give him and the U.N. the help and encouragement we can to get that done

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Apr 11, 2018

you just demonstrated by giving the credit to the employees of the CIA exactly why you were such a popular director there.

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Apr 11, 2018

It is part of that soft power that we have the capability to use to win a lot of friends and influence a lot of enemies.

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