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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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Jun 5, 2012

I just don't think it's fair to let China and India sit there and tell their airlines, don't pay the fee.

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Apr 24, 2012

The OIG has reported several times on inappropriate and inconsistent scheduling practices in 2005, 2007, and now again in 2012.

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Apr 23, 2012

I want to thank you for your willingness to make this issue visible because, as the chairman knows, out of sight is out of mind, and Africa is a long way away from the American media.

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Apr 23, 2012

The reason I asked the question is that one of the good things USAID is doing through its NGOs in Uganda that I have personally seen, but also in Darfur, is to empower women and to help recognize the abuse that has taken place in many…

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Apr 23, 2012

I think DOD is very supportive of the resolution of Senator Kerry and Coons, myself, and others to expand the information leading to the capture and conviction of the Kony rewards program.

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Apr 23, 2012

Well, first of all, Administrator Gast, I want to describe what I saw in the Gulu area of northern Uganda...

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Apr 23, 2012

I'm proud of our young people in America who are so compassionate about the African children and the African people.

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Apr 23, 2012

On my trip to Uganda 2 weeks ago I met with some of the special advisors that are United States personnel in Uganda.

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Apr 18, 2012

It's very important for those small businesses to have input as the rule is made.

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Apr 18, 2012

It's very important that we have substantial evidence that that's a safe drug.

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Apr 18, 2012

So even though it may take a substantial period of time to have enough evidence to determine that a rule should be made, OSHA has the ability in the absence of that evidence to issue a temporary standard because of--in the interest of the…

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Apr 17, 2012

I want to commend you. Your prepared statement is a very thoughtful history, really, of Africa and democracy that everybody ought to read.

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Apr 17, 2012

We've been in the chiller where they have 14 plantations together, where they store, process, and then ship the pineapples.

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Apr 17, 2012

You won't get a second chance to make a first good impression in the oil industry.

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Apr 17, 2012

They should take the high road and not the low road.

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Apr 17, 2012

There are leaders on the continent, like Commissioner Jega in Nigeria, who led the first free, relatively violence free, and satisfactory democratic elections.

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Apr 17, 2012

I'm proud that our country is assisting the African Union, the U.N., the troops from Uganda, and the Central African Republic, and the South Sudan, all of whom are focused on capturing Joseph Kony.

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Apr 17, 2012

Entrenched leadership is not a problem that is unique to Africa.

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Apr 17, 2012

Promoting democratic institutions in African countries is a main part of the mission of the Department of State.

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Apr 17, 2012

As Senator Isakson pointed out, they have not been active in Uganda since 2006.

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Apr 17, 2012

I want to bring up a subject I'd like for both of you to just respond to...

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Apr 17, 2012

The elections in Senegal were decisive and they were free, and President Wade did the right thing.

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Apr 17, 2012

I want to pay a particular tribute, though, to the nation of Uganda. Their leadership has been exemplary in providing military troops and assistance to the countries in Central Africa in search of Joseph Kony.

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Mar 29, 2012

I would note that it is never an inconvenience to be deferred by a beautiful lady, and again I take all the remarks made by the leader about Ms. Dove, and I would add one thing about the best and greatest institution in America, the U.S…

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