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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.
While the distinguished chairman of the Commerce Committee and my dear friend from West Virginia is on the floor, I wanted to illuminate a little bit of the difficulty on the FAA reauthorization. I share concern with the chairman, as he…
They are somewhat masters of their own destiny, if they just wake up and realize that.
So the North, which is interested in self-preservation first and foremost, in terms of the Government, runs a risk if they continue in Southern Kordofan.
I want to thank Princeton Lyman for his dedicated service to this area and to this cause.
That is a process that is predicated on good behavior, and it is predicated on us being sure that there is no more violence and continuing atrocities taking place in that part of the world.
My impression when I was in Khartoum, as far as their view of Darfur, was they were pretty much content to fight a surrogate war in Darfur.
I commend the Budget Committee chairman on his contribution to this debate and his contribution to our country. I enjoy listening to his remarks and appreciate many of the ideas he has offered today. I rise to talk about an anniversary…
I rise this morning to talk about the meeting tomorrow the President has called at the White House--a summit, I think it has been referred to, one for which I have great hope. I hope it will be a summit where both sides leave their weapons…
I rise for a moment during this time of morning business to talk about what everybody is talking about--the crisis with our debt ceiling, the approaching deadline, and what we should do. Last night, as I thought about what I would say this…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Senator Richard Brevard Russell
I rise for a moment--and I will be joined shortly by my colleague, the senior Senator from Georgia--to pay tribute to a great American who passed this Earth 40 years ago on January 21, 1971. His name was Richard Brevard Russell, Jr. He was…
I ask unanimous consent that that be extended by 3 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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