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Jon Ossoff

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Jon Ossoff is an American politician and investigative filmmaker currently serving as the junior United States senator from Georgia, a position he has held since January 20, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Ossoff gained national attention during his campaign for the Senate, which he won in a runoff election against Republican incumbent David Perdue. His victory was significant in helping to shift the balance of power in the Senate towards the Democrats.

Quotes by year · 2017–2026714 total · peak 2022 (170)
2017: 1 quote2020: 118 quotes2021: 109 quotes2022: 170 quotes2023: 122 quotes2024: 29 quotes2025: 45 quotes2026: 120 quotes
Jul 18, 2021

I could not agree more with President Biden, we are facing the most significant test of our democracy since the Civil War.

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Jul 18, 2021

The blatant racial targeting of this legislation makes so clear how vital it is that we restore the pre-clearance provisions under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

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Jul 18, 2021

Congress must take action on voting rights, and we have no time to spare.

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Jul 18, 2021

Voting is not just an issue alongside other issues.

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Jul 18, 2021

There was no evidence of widespread fraud, that it was a secure election conducted successfully.

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Jul 18, 2021

We as the United States Congress, under Article 1, Section 4 of the Constitution, have the full authority to establish minimum standards for ballot access across this country to protect the right to vote

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Jul 18, 2021

These restrictions are not meant to solve any real problem observed in the administration of Georgia elections.

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Jul 18, 2021

We Americans live in a great house that democracy built, and right now that house is on fire.

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Jul 12, 2021

I would welcome the opportunity, if confirmed, to work with my colleagues across the Commerce Department...

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Jun 22, 2021

Georgia families expected change and they expected Congress to invest in them.

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Jun 22, 2021

This expansion of the Child Tax Credit is so important.

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May 24, 2021

What do you assess to be the most significant risks to macroeconomic and financial stability and growth over the next 2 to 4 years?

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May 19, 2021

Will you please commit to working with my office to ascertain what can be accomplished through upcoming infrastructure legislation to expand intercity rail connections in the Southeast region?

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May 19, 2021

I secured a commitment from the President's nominee for the Deputy position at OMB a couple of months ago to prioritize this project.

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May 12, 2021

For Congress to effectively perform its oversight and legislative functions, it is essential that the government permanently retain records reflecting serious abuse, neglect, and misconduct.

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May 12, 2021

Does ICE impose uniform surveillance footage retention policies on the private contractors who operate ICE detention facilities?

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May 10, 2021

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff announced a bill that would prohibit states from banning the distribution of food and water to voters waiting in line to vote.

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Apr 21, 2021

I would just like a quick commitment from you that you will meet with my office.

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Apr 19, 2021

It is critical that resources be directed--be refunneled directly to grass-roots, on-the-ground organizations such as community development financial institutions.

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Apr 19, 2021

I and many hope that State leaders will now move to expand Medicaid since Senator Reverend Warnock and I secured $2 billion in incentives in the recent American Rescue Plan.

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Apr 13, 2021

Let us talk a little bit about effective public health communication.

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Apr 12, 2021

We squander trillions of dollars on wars of choice. We squander trillions of dollars on bailout and subsidies for investment banks.

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Apr 12, 2021

There are so many people in this country, particularly young people, who struggle with the burden of student loan debt.

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Apr 12, 2021

Do you agree that a skilled workforce is in the vital United States national interest?

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Apr 12, 2021

I am curious to get your view on the proposal to make technical school, vocational training, and training in skilled trades free for people across this country.

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