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Brandon Johnson

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Brandon Johnson is a Democratic politician from Illinois, currently serving as the Cook County Commissioner. He has been an advocate for social justice and equity, focusing on issues such as education, public safety, and community development. Johnson has been vocal about the importance of defending democracy and combating authoritarianism, often referencing the need for collective action to address systemic issues. His recent statements highlight his commitment to these principles and his engagement with the community on various pressing matters.

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Dec 31, 2023

This is unsustainable. None of our local economies are positioned to be able to carry on such a mission.

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Dec 31, 2023

This comprehensive immigration reform would certainly transform this situation. In fact, it solves this crisis.

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Dec 31, 2023

This is clearly an international and federal crisis that local governments are being asked to subsidize.

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Apr 19, 2023

Some of the things we point out in our report, she has acknowledged the safety and security of the inmates as well as her own staff.

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Apr 18, 2023

We are laser-focused on reforming the system so that we have better accountability and better transparency and oversight in the OPTN system.

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Mar 22, 2023

When I talk to constituents of mine who are parents, with school-aged children who share with me what their number-one concern is, their number-one concern is that their kids will not come home because we are a country awash in guns.

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Mar 22, 2023

There's not been any evidence whatsoever of anyone being arrested or prosecuted and instead now we have this extremist agenda that seeks to create the most limiting experience possible for children by limiting their access to important…

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Mar 9, 2023

With China's OK, Russia launched the first war of conquest in Europe since World War II.

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Mar 9, 2023

we are the most innovative--the biggest source of innovation and advances in world history.

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Mar 9, 2023

I don't think it's an overstatement to say that, if we lose this race, we lose market democracy.

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Mar 9, 2023

China is now the most powerful authoritarian state in world history.

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Mar 9, 2023

I think the most important and enduring solutions come from bipartisan action.

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Mar 9, 2023

I believe is a strategic imperative for the future of market democracy.

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Mar 9, 2023

if we don't lead in 5G, it is very simple. China and its authoritarian supplicants will predominate in the 21st century.

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Mar 9, 2023

If you have global harmonization of spectrum bands, then American and allied companies can compete.

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Mar 7, 2023

That is correct, Congresswoman. One of the things that we have tried to do very consistently--we tried to be very consistent in the Provider Relief Fund in how we treat all providers.

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Mar 7, 2023

We want to make sure that providers get that same fair shot in Phase 4.

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Mar 30, 2022

This is a global battle. It will not be solved anywhere until progress is made everywhere.

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Feb 23, 2022

I have every confidence that tribes in Alaska are going to help light this pathway forward.

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Jan 19, 2022

I think this institution is just second to none. And to continue that in years and decades going forward, to make certain that we continue to have high-quality staff by providing them good salaries and good benefits and good working…

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Jan 19, 2022

I would like to echo what the CAO just stated. Your staff, both Chair Kilmer and Vice Chair Timmons, are extremely helpful, extremely reasonable, and very, very committed.

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Dec 6, 2021

Contamination by PFAS is also an environmental justice issue.

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Dec 6, 2021

Congress has done significant work to regulate PFAS in recent years.

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Dec 6, 2021

Nearly half a million Texans live within three miles of sites where groundwater has been contaminated by PFAS.

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Jun 22, 2021

If Congress is going to be asked to provide increased funding, it first will need to have confidence in NASA's initiatives.

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