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.
Oct 27, 2015
we are going to have a hearing in December on transition from DOD health care to veterans health care, to focus on that problem.
Oct 27, 2015
I found that to be one of the most disturbing parts of the report, because the last thing we need to do in the VA health services is continue or do anything that perpetuates the memory of what happened in Phoenix in terms of the…
Oct 27, 2015
I think we have made a mistake--we, Republicans and Democrats, the administration, and Congress--by backing away from doing a military lesson in Syria in 2013.
Oct 22, 2015
it is with a sense of solemnity that I recognize a low moment during the civil rights movement in my home State of Georgia 52 years ago. During the height of the movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was arrested for protesting racial…
Oct 21, 2015
last night the National Defense Authorization Act arrived at the White House and on the desk of the President of the United States. President Obama has said he is going to veto it or he has threatened to veto it. I rise on the floor of the…
Oct 8, 2015
I thank the Senator for his leadership. Without reservation, the language benefits one State to the detriment of another. It is not the responsibility of the Senate to do so. It is inappropriate. I would ask this question of every Member…
Oct 8, 2015
I want to take a moment to acknowledge the presence of our guest Chaplain today, Charles Smith, and his lovely wife Jennifer and his family members who have traveled from Madison, GA, and around Georgia to be here today as he serves our…
Oct 8, 2015
I rise reluctantly to acknowledge that I am going to vote in opposition to moving to cloture on this Energy and Water appropriations bill--reluctant because I have supported every single movement to go to the appropriations act because…
Oct 7, 2015
I support Connie Patrick. She shoots straight, and we are so proud of her in Georgia.
Oct 7, 2015
I hope as we make the decision, we will be unified in our support and the result will be a facility that all of us can be proud of.
Oct 7, 2015
I like you do not like taking taxpayers' money and saying it is going to cost one thing and then having a much higher bill at the end of it.
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