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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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Jan 24, 2013

as I walked to the Capitol, I had not intended to speak. But when I came in and started listening to Senator Pryor and Senator Levin, and I listened earlier today to Senator McCain and now Senator Alexander, it made me want to come to the…

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Dec 31, 2012

I rise for a moment to associate myself with the Senator from Tennessee, the Senator from Arizona, and the Senator from South Carolina. I want to tell a personal story somewhat like the Senator from South Carolina. I made my living my…

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Dec 31, 2012

would the Senator from Arizona yield? Mr. McCAIN. I yield to the Senator from Georgia.

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Dec 30, 2012

Happy New Year, Mr. President. Mr. President, I rise to speak about the nominee for Commissioner of FHA, Carol Galante. I opposed her nomination earlier in the year because of some concerns about what the FHA may or may not do; however, I…

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Dec 19, 2012

Let me quote my predecessor in the Senate, Senator Sam Nunn, by saying they don't make them any better than Dick Lugar.

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Dec 18, 2012

on behalf of the people of Georgia, the United States of America, and the 99 Members of the Senate, I want to pause to pay tribute to the family of Dan Inouye. When a great football coach passes away and players are interviewed and asked…

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Dec 12, 2012

I defer to the lovely lady from Maryland. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Maryland is recognized. ____________________

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Dec 11, 2012

It is really offensive to me that we have not been able to shorten the time.

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Dec 11, 2012

I wish to turn to football coaches, which might seem to be a quick turn when you are talking about Senators, but in Georgia we are having a retirement that was just announced, the retiring of Bill Curry, the head coach of the Georgia State…

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Dec 11, 2012

You have a unique opportunity to be a change agent.

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Dec 11, 2012

We owe them the benefits that they have fought for and earned.

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Dec 11, 2012

One of the reasons we did that was because there seemed to be a black hole that veterans fall in between finding opportunities and being prepared for those opportunities.

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