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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.
amendment No. 839 recognizes that on November 4, 1979, 52 brave Americans were taken hostage in Tehran, Iran. They were beaten, they were held in captivity, they were tortured. Finally, the Algerian accords were negotiated, and they were…
I wish to thank the Senator from New Hampshire for her remarks and thank her for her commitment. The definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over again and expect a different result. It is time we get a different result in…
I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment to call up amendments Nos. 321, 611, and 839 en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendments are called up en bloc. The clerk will report the…
I am glad to join the Senator from New Hampshire on a very important piece of legislation that is being proposed as an amendment to the budget today. It is called the Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act which 2 years ago passed this…
For the information of all Senators, there will be up to two rollcall votes at 12:15 p.m. today. ____________________
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate resume consideration of S. Con. Res. 11 following the joint meeting; that the time until 12:15 p.m. today be equally divided between the managers or their designees; and that at 12:15 p.m., the…
I appreciate your great service and the great information you provided us with.
I ask unanimous consent to be recognized for up to 1 minute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
The more information you have and the more awareness you have, the better results you are going to have.
Thank you, Senator Blumenthal, and I appreciate very much the panelists being here and apologize that I had to go to the floor to present an amendment.
One thing you could do for me and the Committee, I think, any counsel you could give us on what we could do as legislators to give you statutory ability to run your department in a responsive way, not an abusive way, but a responsive way…
I want to congratulate you on closing four of the six--that is a record--in a short period of time.
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